HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem Setup and Install Guide

Installation 34
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Prepare the VC-Enet module for installation (HP VC Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module shown).
3. Install the module into the interconnect bay (HP VC Flex-10 10Gb Ethernet Module shown). Push the
module in slowly and smoothly until it is firmly seated.
4. If the Virtual Connect configuration includes three or more VC-Enet modules, install stacking links
(typically 10GBASE-CX4 cables) between the modules. For more information, see "Connecting Virtual
Connect Ethernet Module uplinks (on page 42)."
5. Connect the data center network cables to the appropriate VC-Enet module faceplate ports. This step
can be deferred until after setup of the Virtual Connect Manager software. See "Default module
configuration (on page 12)."
The SFP+ ports can be used to connect to the data center if they are populated with a supported
pluggable SFP or SFP+ transceiver module.
IMPORTANT: For proper thermal operation, always install SFP dust covers in SFP ports without
SFP transceivers installed.