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Figure 4. Example of Network Cabling Connection

1. public network

2. cluster node 1

3. public network adapter

4. private network adapter

For Public Network

Any network adapter supported by a system running TCP/IP may be used to connect to the public network segments.

You can install additional network adapters to support additional public network segments or to provide redundancy in

the event of a faulty primary network adapter or switch port.

For Private Network

The private network connection to the nodes is provided by a different network adapter in each node. This network is

used for intra-cluster communications. The following table describes the two possible private network configurations.

Method

Network switch

Point-to-Point (two-node

clusters only)

Hardware Components

Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet

network adapters and switches

Copper Gigabit network adapters

with RJ-45 connectors

Copper 10 Gigabit Ethernet network

adapters with RJ-45 connectors

Copper 10 Gigabit Ethernet network

adapters with SFP+ connectors

5. private network

6. cluster node 2

Connection

Depending on the hardware, connect the CAT5e

CAT6, CAT6a, or CAT7 cables, the multi-mode

optical cables with Local Connectors (LCs), or the

twinax cables from the network adapters in the

nodes to a switch.

Connect a CAT5e or better (CAT6, CAT6a, or CAT7)

Ethernet cable between the network adapters in

both nodes.

Connect a CAT6 or better (CAT6a or CAT7) Ethernet

cable between the network adapters in the nodes.

Connect a twinax cable between the network

adapters in both nodes.