Connecting the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 to the SAN and to the Ethernet network

Before you connect the SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 to the SAN, you must connect the Ethernet and fibre-channel cables.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to Ethernet port 1  in Figure 1.
   Attention: You must use only Ethernet port 1 on the SAN Volume Controller. The software is configured only for Ethernet port 1.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the proper connector on the Ethernet hub or switch.
   Figure 1. SAN Volume Controller 2145-8G4 Ethernet and fibre-channel connectors

   

   • Fibre-channel port 1
   • Fibre-channel port 2
   • Fibre-channel port 3
   • Fibre-channel port 4
   • Ethernet port 1
   Attention: When routing the fibre-channel cables, do not tighten the cable straps or bend the cables to a radius smaller than 76 mm (3 in.).
3. Connect the fibre-channel cables to the fibre-channel ports as required by the user's configuration.
4. Connect the other ends of the fibre-channel cables to the proper connectors of the fibre-channel switches.