Attaching the Ethernet cables

Attach Ethernet cables to your system.

This task applies if you are installing a control enclosure only or a control enclosure plus one or more expansion enclosures.

This task assumes that your initial planning has determined where the Ethernet cables are to be located.

Attention: The default service IP addresses on your new Lenovo Storage V7000 control enclosures might conflict with existing devices that are attached to the network or with other new Lenovo Storage V7000 control enclosures that you are installing. The service IP address 192.168.70.121 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 is preconfigured on Ethernet port 1 of the upper canister, canister 1. The service IP address 192.168.70.122 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 is preconfigured on Ethernet port 1 of the lower canister, canister 2.

If you encounter this situation, change the service IP addresses on the new nodes before connecting the Ethernet cables.

When you install multiple control enclosures, you increase the chance of conflicts in IP addresses.

To attach the Ethernet cables, do the following steps:
  1. For each node canister in the control enclosure, connect an Ethernet cable between Ethernet port 1 of the canister and an enabled port on your Ethernet switch or router. Port 1 can be used for management, service, and iSCSI.
    Note: Ethernet cables are not supplied as part of your order. A CAT 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP) is the minimum requirement for an Ethernet cable.

    Ensure that cables are installed in an orderly way to reduce the risk of cable damage when replaceable units are removed or inserted.

  2. Optionally attach Ethernet cables between Ethernet port 2 on each node canister and your Ethernet network. Port 2 can be used for management and iSCSI