Users Guide

Fibre Channel Cluster Setup 11
Fibre Channel Cluster Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read the
safety information that shipped with your system. For additional best practices
information, see dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
After a Dell Managed Services representative completes the setup of your
Fibre Channel cluster, verify the hardware connections and the hardware and
software configurations as described in this section. Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2
show an overview of the connections required for the cluster and Table 2-1
summarizes the cluster connections.
Figure 2-1. Hardware Connections for a SAN-Attached Fibre Channel Cluster
Client Systems
Gigabit Ethernet Switches (Private Network)
Dell PowerEdge Systems
(Oracle Database)
CAT 5e/6 (Public NIC)
CAT 5e/6 (Copper Gigabit NIC)
Fiber Optic Cables
Dell/EMC Fibre Channel
Storage Systems
Dell/EMC Fibre Channel
Switches (SAN)
LAN/W AN
Additional Fiber Optic Cables