Administrator Guide

Figure 1. Fluid Cache Connectivity
1. Fluid Cache nodes communicate with each other over a private network using RDMA.
2. Enterprise Manager creates, manages, and monitors the Fluid Cache clusters.
3. Fluid Cache nodes communicate with the Management IP (VIP) of the Storage Controllers.
4. Fluid Cache communicates with vCenter to configure the VSA.
5. Enterprise Manager manages the Dell Compellent array.
The interfaces illustrated in the figure are associated with specific ports. See Checking Network
Connections. To understand how the architecture is set up, see Example Racking and Cabling Diagram.
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