Connecting a GF270c gateway

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This section discusses how to connect your GF270c gateway to a network and any third-party devices

The following illustration gives an overview of onboard ports and AC connections of a GF270c.

To connect your clustered GF270c, complete the following steps.

Step	Action
1	Put on the antistatic wrist strap and grounding leash.
2	Make sure that your gateway is turned off.
3	Connect your gateway to the network by plugging the network cable into either the left or right network input connections (green ports) at the center of both CPU modules at the rear of the gateway. The following illustration shows the connections made to both CPU modules. Note Do not make any connections to the copper ports (blue ports). These ports are not used on the GF270c.
4	Connect console cables to the console connection port (purple port) on both CPU modules, using the DB-9 to RJ-45 console adapter. For information about connecting a console cable, see Connecting to an ASCII terminal console.
5	If...	Then...
	You are not attaching a third-party device	Got to Step 6
	You are attaching a a tape backup	Your tape backup device must support an Ethernet connection. Connect your tape backup device through one of your Ethernet ports, and see Connecting your gateway to an AC source and powering on.
6	Use the Fibre Channel HBA ports to connect to the storage subsystem directly or through a Fibre Channel Switch. You must use both Fibre Channel HBA ports.
7	Make sure that the gateway power switches are turned off.