Brocade VDX 8770-4 Hardware Reference Manual - Manual (Page 58)

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Connecting network devices
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NOTE
Brocade recommends that the configuration be backed up on a regular basis to ensure that a
complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement management module or
Brocade VDX 8770-4. Be sure to append the date to the end of the target file names to make it clear
which are the latest backups.
Connecting network devices
You can connect your chassis to a variety of network devices. Refer to the following topics for some
specific requirements for making these connections.
Connecting to Ethernet devices
For copper connections to a 10/100Base-TX or 1000Base-T switch or another Brocade device, a
crossover cable is required.
NOTE
The 802.3ab standard (automatic MDI or MDIX detection) calls for automatic negotiation of the
connection between two 1000Base-T ports. Therefore, a crossover cable may not be required; a
straight-through cable may work as well.
Connecting to workstations, servers, or routers
Straight-through unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling is required for direct UTP attachment to
workstations, servers, or routers using network interface cards (NICs).
Fiber cabling is required for direct attachment to Gigabit NICs or switches and routers through fiber
ports.
Connecting a network device to a fiber port
For direct attachment from the Brocade device to a Gigabit NIC, switch, or router, fiber cabling with
an LC connector is required.
Testing connectivity
After you install the network cables, you can test network connectivity to other devices by observing
the LEDs related to network connection and performing trace routes.