Connecting to an Ethernet network
Connecting to a fiber optic GbE network
GbE network connection options
You can connect through either a single-port or dual-port GbE connection, depending on your system configuration. For details about GbE connectivity, see the following topics:
Connecting through a single-port duplex fiber optic GbE connection
To connect the storage engine to a fiber optic GbE network, complete the following step.
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Push the duplex fiber optic cable with the SC connector into the ports on the NIC, until it clicks and locks into place.
The following figure shows a duplex SC cable connecting to a fiber optic GbE NIC.
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Connecting through a dual-port duplex fiber optic GbE connection
To connect your appliance to a dual-port fiber optic GbE network, complete the following step.
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Push the duplex fiber optic cable with the duplex fiber optic LC connector into the port on the NIC, until it clicks and locks into place. Repeat this step to connect another network to the second port.
The following figure shows a duplex fiber optic cable with an LC connector connecting to a dual-port fiber 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T NIC.
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