This section explains how to wire the out-of-band management (iRMC) port, 25 Gbps ports, and power on Fujitsu RX2540 M7 nodes.
This platform uses a unified networking configuration in which the same NIC handles back-end and front-end traffic. In this configuration, each networking port provides communication with clients and between nodes. You can connect the NIC’s ports to the same switch or to different switches.
Step 1: Connecting the Out-of-Band Management (iRMC) Port
The dedicated out-of-band management port allows functionality such as remote display, control, and power. The port uses the Integrated Remote Management Controller (iRMC) protocol. Connect the iRMC port first on the back of your node (the bottom Ethernet port).
The iRMC username and password are unrelated to your Qumulo administrative credentials.
To configure the iRMC port, you must use Fujitsu ServerView. For more information, see Logging on to the iRMC S6 for the first time (p. 30) and iRMC factory defaults (p. 31) in the Fujitsu iRMC S6 Configuration and Maintenance Manual.
Step 2: Connecting the 25 Gbps Ports
After you connect the iRMC port, connect your 25 Gbps ports (compatible with SFP28). There are two 25 Gbps ports on the back of your node. This platform uses a unified networking configuration in which the same NIC handles back-end and front-end traffic. In this configuration, each networking port provides communication with clients and between nodes. You can connect the NIC’s ports to the same switch or to different switches.
To identify the
eth port, run the following command:for i in /sys/class/net/eth*; \
do echo $i; \
cat $i/device/uevent | \
grep -i pci_slot; \
doneStep 3: Connecting the Power
After you connect your 25 Gbps ports, connect power to the node. There are two power sockets on the back of your node. To maximize redundancy, connect each PSU to a separate power supply or power distribution unit (PDU).