Connecting Ethernet Cables

Before you install everRun software for the first time, you need to connect Ethernet cables for your networks.

On each physical machine (PM), assign one network port as the private network (priv0), and assign another network port as the management network (ibiz0). Although you can use any network port (1 Gb or 10 Gb) for the private network or management network, Stratus recommends that you use embedded network ports. Use CAT5E, CAT6, or CAT7 network cables for all network ports.

The following illustration shows an example of an everRun network configuration.

Stratus recommends the following Ethernet cable configurations:

• For the private network, directly connect an Ethernet cable from any embedded port on the first PM to the same embedded port on the second PM. If you plan to use the private network as an A-Link, connect the cable to 10 Gb ports, if installed.

• For the management network, connect Ethernet cables from an embedded port on each PM to a network that is accessible from the remote management computer.

  Note: Take note of the ports you used for the private and management networks. The installation software will prompt you for this information.

• For each A-Link network, connect an Ethernet cable from a port on the first PM to a port on the second PM, either directly or through a network switch.

  Note: Stratus recommends that you configure at least one A-Link network in addition to the private network. See A‑Link and Private Network Requirements

• For each business network, connect an Ethernet cable from a port on the first PM to a port on the second PM, through a network switch.

After you connect these Ethernet cables, perform the next step in Installing everRun Software.

Related Topics

A‑Link and Private Network Requirements

Business and Management Network Requirements

everRun Availability Console Requirements

Connecting Additional Networks