FAQ

Please refer to the illustrations below. Depending on your host board combination, there are specific ways to connect cables to front-end and internal networks.

New “cross-host board” configurations

From firmware v. 142Z12 onwards, please use a “cross-host board” configuration when there are two host boards installed, as illustrated in Combinations 5(b) and 6(b) below. These new configurations can enhance system performance on models using SSDs.

Important!

• To use a cross-host board configuration, you need to re-deploy the cluster if you are upgrading from an earlier version of firmware to v. 142Z12 (or later). If you do NOT plan to re-deploy the cluster after upgrading the firmware, use Combinations 5(a), 6(a), 7(a), and 8(a).
• After you upgrade to v. 142Z12 (or later) AND re-deploy the cluster, you must use a cross-host board configuration (if there are two host boards installed).
• Do NOT use different types of host boards on the same appliance. Install host boards of the same type (e.g. two 25GbE x 2).
• 40GbE host board has been discontinued (EOL) since December 31, 2022.

Combination 1

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 2 (CH0 + CH1)
• Internal: Onboard 10GbE x 2 (CH2 + CH3)

Combination 2

When using only one host board, install it in the left (HB1) slot.

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 4 (CH0 ~ CH3)
• Internal: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH5)

Combination 3

When using only one host board, install it in the left (HB1) slot.

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 4 (CH0 ~ CH3) + host board 25GbE x 2 (CH6 + CH7)
• Internal: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH5)

Combination 4

When using only one host board, install it in the left (HB1) slot.

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 4 (CH0 ~ CH3)
• Internal: Host board 40GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH5)

Note:

40GbE host board has been discontinued (EOL) since December 31, 2022.

See also:
Can I add or remove a host board after completing deployment if only one host board has been installed?

Combination 5

5(a) Basic

• Front-end: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH8 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH5)

5(b) Cross-host board

This configuration applies to firmware v. 142Z12 and later (re-deployment required).

• Front-end: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH5 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH8)

Combination 6

6(a) Basic

• Front-end: Host board 40GbE x 2 (CH8 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 40GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH5)

6(b) Cross-host board

This configuration applies to firmware v. 142Z12 and later (re-deployment required).

• Front-end: Host board 40GbE x 2 (CH5 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 40GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH8)

Note:

40GbE host board has been discontinued (EOL) since December 31, 2022.

Combination 7

7(a) Basic

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 4 (CH0 ~ CH3)+ host board 25GbE x 2 (CH8 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH5)

7(b) Cross-host board

This configuration applies to firmware v. 142Z12and later (re-deployment required).

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 4 (CH0 ~ CH3) + host board 25GbE x 2 (CH5 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 25GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH8)

Combination 8

8(a) Basic

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 4 (CH0 ~ CH3)+ host board 40GbE x 2 (CH8 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 40GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH5)

8(b) Cross-host board

This configuration applies to firmware v. 142Z12and later (re-deployment required). It helps deliver the fast speed of U.2 SSDs on CS U.2 models.

• Front-end: Onboard 10GbE x 4 (CH0 ~ CH3) + host board 40GbE x 2 (CH5 + CH9)
• Internal: Host board 40GbE x 2 (CH4 + CH8)

Note:

40GbE host board has been discontinued (EOL) since December 31, 2022.