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Deployment Guide 15
Figure 1-1. Hardware Connections in a Dell Solution for SQL Server 2005
Table 1-1. Hardware Interconnections for a Direct-attached SAS Storage
Component Connections
Each PowerEdge Server One CAT5e/6 cable from the NIC to the public local area network
(LAN).
If clustered, one CAT5e/6 cable from an additional NIC to the
private (heartbeat) local area network (LAN).
If available, one CAT5e/6 cable from an additional NIC to the public
local area network (LAN).
Each Storage Array One CAT5e/6 from each storage controller or storage processor for
array management.
Redundant Connections (SAS or FC) between the storage array and
the PowerEdge server(s).
See "Cabling the Storage Systems" on page 16 for more information.
Clients or Application Servers
PowerEdge Server(s)
for SQL Server 2005
Optional SAN Fabric
Dell PowerVault or
Dell EMC Storage Array