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Figure 21 shows the client LAN connection paths.
Note: While it is possible to operate an FS7500 appliance in a partially cabled configuration, this
configuration is not supported by Dell. You should use a fully cabled configuration in a production
environment. You will also need to provision the required switch port count on the iSCSI SAN and client
LAN sides of the system to support a fully connected configuration.
Figure 21 Connection Paths for FS7500 Client LAN
Figure 22 below shows the iSCSI SAN, IPMI, and node interconnect paths. Pay careful attention to how the
controller ports alternate between redundant switch paths.
Note: With the exception of the IPMI connection paths, corresponding ports on each controller node
must connect to the same SAN switch. This connection pattern is shown in Figure 22.