Preparing for Network Connections
The Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect provides the following types of ports:
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RS-232 port to create a local management connection.
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Ethernet ports, encrypted and unencrypted, to connect to a LAN.
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Fibre Channel ports to connect to a SAN.
When preparing your site for network connections to the Cisco UCS 6300 Series Fabric Interconnect, consider the following for each type of interface, and gather all the required equipment before connecting the ports:
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Cabling required for each interface type
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Distance limitations for each signal type
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Additional interface equipment required
Tip
You can save time and confusion when making cabling changes if you make a copy of the Chassis and Module Information and keep it accurate for your current configuration.