QC Series 1U Networking Diagrams

IN THIS ARTICLE

Outlines the various ways a QC Series 1U cluster can be connected to a network

REQUIREMENTS

• QC Series 1U cluster
• Network Switch that meets the following criteria:
  • 10 Gbps Ethernet
  • Fully non-blocking architecture
  • IPv6 capable
• Compatible network cables
• Enough ports to connect all nodes to the same switch fabric
• One static IP per node per defined VLAN

Note: Before connecting any Qumulo-provided equipment to your network, it is always best to consult with your Network engineering team. For configuration information, see Best Practices for Networking Qumulo Clusters.

DETAILS

Connect to a Single Switch

The diagram below shows how to connect a four-node QC24 cluster to a single switch.

• Each node contains two 10 Gb ports that are connected to the switch
• Port 24 on the switch is configured to be an uplink and should be connected to the client network

Connect to Redundant Switches

The diagram below shows how to connect a four-node QC24 cluster to dual switches for redundancy.

• The two 10 Gb ports on the nodes are connected to separate switches
• Port 24 on both switches is configured to the be uplink to the client network.
• A peer link needs to be established by linking ports 22 and 23 on both switches

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Qumulo's Networking Best Practices

QQ CLI: Networks and IP Addresses

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