SysKonnect 9843 - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 2. Connecting the
Network Card to the Data
Network
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Note: The lower port on the network card (marked A) is normally active; the upper port (B) is the
backup port.
The procedure for setting up a dual homing connection is as follows:
Setting up the active connection
1. On the switch, select the port that will be used in normal operation to handle the active
connection.
2. Connect this port to the lower port (A) on the dual link network card, following the instructions
for Single Connection.
Setting up the backup connection
1. On the switch, select the port that will be used to handle the connection in the event of a fault
(backup port).
2. Connect this port to the upper port (B) on the dual link network card, following the instructions
for Single Connection.