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Chapter 2: Installation
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Data Path
Each VTrak RAID controller has four (4) RJ45 iSCSI data port connectors. See
page 34, Figure 17.
To establish the data path:
1. Connect Ethernet cables between the iSCSI NIC in both host PCs or servers
and the GbE network switch.
See Figure 19.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable between at least one iSCSI data port on the left
RAID controller and the GbE network switch.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable between at least one iSCSI data port on the right
RAID controller and the GbE network switch.
If you have multiple VTrak subsystems, host PCs or servers, repeat steps 1
through 3 as required.
Figure 18.iSCSI SAN data connections
Note
Only one iSCSI data cable is required between each RAID
controller and the GbE network switch. However, you can attach
multiple cables to create redundant data paths or trunking.
GbE switch
iSCSI HBA cards
Host PCs or servers
iSCSI port on
controller 2
iSCSI port on
controller 1
VTrak RAID subsystem