Connecting the reo appliance to the network – Overland Storage REO 9000 User Manual

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Connecting the REO Appliance to the Network

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Setup Guide

Connecting the REO Appliance to the Network

Use the following instructions to connect your REO Appliance to your
backup servers, SAN, or FC switch.

1

For iSCSI connectivity, use Data Port 1 to connect the REO Appliance
to a backup server via the twisted-pair network cables.

2

For additional iSCSI connectivity, use Data Port 2 to connect the REO
Appliance to a second backup server via the twisted-pair network cables.

You can connect backup servers to the REO Appliance by using a direct-
connect cable or by using a GbE switch.

3

If you are using FC, connect the Fibre Channel Ports on the rear of the
REO Appliance to your FC switch or hub.

The Fibre Channel ports on the back of the REO Appliance are numbered
port 0 (bottom) and port 1 (top).

Data Port 2

Data Port 1

Port 0

Port 1

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