The following procedure provides instructions for attaching data network cables to a Network Express Module (NEM).
The following procedure assumes that:
You have already recorded the MAC addresses for each NEM data port connected to a network. The starting MAC address is printed on the NEM board. This MAC address will not be visible after installing the NEM into the chassis.
Later in the installation, when you configure operating system network information, you will need to know the MAC address for each NEM data port connected to the network. For more information about NEM MAC addresses, see About the NEM and EM External Data Port MAC Addresses.
Locate the data network cable.
Do one of the following: .
For Ethernet Data Network Cable Connections. Plug the data network cable into the appropriate RJ-45 Ethernet slot.
For FC Data Network Cable Connections. Connect the fiber-optic cable to the LC port on the rear panel of the FC NEM.
For IB Data Network Cable Connections. Connect the data network cable to the IB port on the rear panel of the IB NEM.
For information about the connection between the blade and NEM, see Blade Connection to NEM.
Attach the other end of the data network cable to your local area network.