topic simplivity cabling guide in HPE SimpliVity

simplivity cabling guide

isvargase — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 07:53:07 GMT

I have a question, a client has 2 Simplivity nodes with back to back connection, but also only has a 1 Gb switch, what is the recommendation for connecting the mgmt, storage and federation ports? Any recommendations?

Re: simplivity cabling guide

Mr_Techie — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 06:35:45 GMT

@isvargase

Here are my recommendations

1. Use the back-to-back 10 Gb connection between the nodes for high-bandwidth Federation and Storage traffic.

2. Connect the Management ports to the 1 Gb switch, as it handles lower-bandwidth traffic.

3. Use VLANs to separate Management, Storage, and Federation traffic logically.

4. Enable jumbo frames (MTU 9000) on the back-to-back link and set up monitoring.

5. Recommend upgrading to a 10 Gb switch for improved performance and redundancy.

Let me know if you need more I will be happy to help

Re: simplivity cabling guide

isvargase — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 09:08:48 GMT

thanks my friend i really appreciate it!!

Re: simplivity cabling guide

Sunitha_Mod — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:28:43 GMT

Hello @isvargase,

That's Excellent!

We are delighted to hear your concern has been addressed.