Connecting Ethernet cables to node canisters

To provide system management connectivity for your Storwize® V3700 system, you must connect Ethernet cables to Ethernet port 1 of each node canister in the control enclosure. This connection can optionally also be used for iSCSI host connection. Ethernet port 2 can optionally be connected to provide a second system management address, a second iSCSI host connection, or both.

Procedure

To install the Ethernet cables, complete the following steps.

  1. Connect Ethernet port 1 of each node canister in the system to the IP network that will provide connection to the system management interfaces, as shown in Figure 1. This port can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network. Where more than one control enclosure is present in the system, ensure port 1 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node fails.
    Figure 1. Connecting the Ethernet cables
    Image showing rear of control enclosure with Ethernet cables connected
  2. Optionally, connect Ethernet port 2 of each node canister in the system to a second IP network that will provide redundant connection to the system management interfaces, as shown by the lighter cable connection in Figure 1. This port can also be used for iSCSI connectivity to the system by hosts on the network. If there is more than one control enclosure in the system, ensure that port 2 of every node canister is connected to the same network to provide access if the configuration node fails.