Switch Considerations
Switch requirements are determined by the following factors:
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Whether you have added a third 1–Gbit NIC to the management
server
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The number of management ports on each provisionable server
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The number of provisionable servers to be connected to the switch
The Sun Fire V20z and V40z servers have two management ports, and subsequently
can be daisy-chained. For further information, see Appendix A, Alternate Sun Fire V20z and V40z Reference Configuration.
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The network topology you have chosen
The following worksheet can assist you in determining the total number of switch
ports by type that you will need on your switch or switches.
Table 2–6 Switch Port Requirements Worksheet
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Server Type
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10/100 Ports
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10/100/1000 Ports
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Management Server
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10/100 Management port: 1
If you have not installed a third 1–Gbit NIC in the management server,
enter 1 in the 10/100/1000 port column.
If you have installed a third 1–Gbit NIC, enter 2 in the 10/100/1000 column.
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Total: 1
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Total: __________
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Provisionable Servers
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Separate management, provisioning, and data networks:
Total the number of provisionable servers and enter that number in the 10/100 column
Double the number of provisionable servers and enter that number in the 10/100/1000
column.
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Separate management network, and combined data and provisioning networks:
Total the number of provisionable servers and enter that number in the 10/100
column and in the 10/100/1000 column.
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Combined management, provisioning, and data networks:
Total the number of provisionable servers and enter that number in the 10/100/1000 column.
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Total: __________
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Total: __________
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10/100/100 connection for the corporate network:
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Total: 1
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Total the number of ports for each column:
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10/100 ports:
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10/100/1000 ports:
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Total: _________
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Total: _________
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Use the above totals to determine your switch requirements, and then connect
the servers and switches according to your site plan.
