https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/FAS9000-MetroCluster-IP-Switch-SFP-amp-Cable-Requirements/m-p/450008#M11710 <P>The MetroCluster documentation is extensive...</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Intra-cluster (e4a/e8a) will go to the MC-IP switches (not switchless).</P> <P><A href="https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#ip-switch-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration" target="_blank">https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#ip-switch-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration</A></P> <P><BR />Example port layout:<BR /><A href="https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/port_usage_9336c_shared.html#cabling-a-fas8300-fas8700-fas9000-or-fas9500-system-to-a-cisco-9336c-fx2-shared-switch" target="_blank">https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/port_usage_9336c_shared.html#cabling-a-fas8300-fas8700-fas9000-or-fas9500-system-to-a-cisco-9336c-fx2-shared-switch</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You'll need the X91146A NIC in Slot 5 for the remote HA/DR traffic.<BR /><A href="https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#gigabit-ethernet-adapter-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration" target="_blank">https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#gigabit-ethernet-adapter-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration</A></P> <P>You'll use this 9336C part number:<BR /><A href="https://hwu.netapp.com/Switch/Index?PartNumber=X190200-CS-PE" target="_blank">https://hwu.netapp.com/Switch/Index?PartNumber=X190200-CS-PE</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Cables/optics choices are shown in Hardware Universe.</P> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:54:36 GMT andris 2024-01-03T19:54:36Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/FAS9000-MetroCluster-IP-Switch-SFP-amp-Cable-Requirements/m-p/449982#M11707 <P>Need Guidance Please...</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>I am hoping to transition an existing customer from a FAS9K Switchless Fabric MetroCluster to a MetroCluster IP Solution.&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P><UL><LI>The existing MetroCluster HA Pairs are switchless(i.e. <EM>do not include</EM> Cluster Interconnect Switches).</LI><LI><P>The new MetroCluster IP will have the following storage attached <EM>per side</EM>....</P><UL><LI>2 x DS224C w/24x7.6TB SSDs</LI><LI>1 x DS460C w/30x10TB 7.2K NL-SAS HDDs</LI></UL></LI></UL><P>I am trying to determine exactly what Parts/Pieces I need to configure to accomplish the transition.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><EM><STRONG>To be quoted...</STRONG></EM></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P><U><STRONG>FAS9000 Internal</STRONG></U></P><UL><LI>Can HA Pair Cluster Interconnect remain switchless?<UL><LI>If not, what internal ports, NICS and SFP's must be included?</LI></UL></LI><LI>Can I/Should I use the MetroCluster IP Switches as the HA Pair Cluster Interconnect?<UL><LI>If so, what SFP's and Cables must be included?</LI></UL></LI></UL><P><U><STRONG>MetroCluster IP</STRONG></U></P><UL><LI>I believe that I need 4 x Cisco N9336C FTE 36 Port Switches - PN# X190210-FE-PE</LI><LI>How many 100GbE ISL QSFPs do I need?&nbsp; What PN#?<UL><LI>Cables? PN#</LI></UL></LI></UL><P>What am I missing? Not thinking of?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Thanks,</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Joe W.</P> Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:42:23 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/FAS9000-MetroCluster-IP-Switch-SFP-amp-Cable-Requirements/m-p/449982#M11707 JKW4 2025-06-04T09:42:23Z https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/FAS9000-MetroCluster-IP-Switch-SFP-amp-Cable-Requirements/m-p/450008#M11710 <P>The MetroCluster documentation is extensive...</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Intra-cluster (e4a/e8a) will go to the MC-IP switches (not switchless).</P> <P><A href="https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#ip-switch-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration" target="_blank">https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#ip-switch-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration</A></P> <P><BR />Example port layout:<BR /><A href="https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/port_usage_9336c_shared.html#cabling-a-fas8300-fas8700-fas9000-or-fas9500-system-to-a-cisco-9336c-fx2-shared-switch" target="_blank">https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/port_usage_9336c_shared.html#cabling-a-fas8300-fas8700-fas9000-or-fas9500-system-to-a-cisco-9336c-fx2-shared-switch</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>You'll need the X91146A NIC in Slot 5 for the remote HA/DR traffic.<BR /><A href="https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#gigabit-ethernet-adapter-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration" target="_blank">https://docs.netapp.com/us-en/ontap-metrocluster/install-ip/concept_required_mcc_ip_components_and_naming_guidelines_mcc_ip.html#gigabit-ethernet-adapter-requirements-in-a-metrocluster-ip-configuration</A></P> <P>You'll use this 9336C part number:<BR /><A href="https://hwu.netapp.com/Switch/Index?PartNumber=X190200-CS-PE" target="_blank">https://hwu.netapp.com/Switch/Index?PartNumber=X190200-CS-PE</A></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>Cables/optics choices are shown in Hardware Universe.</P> Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:54:36 GMT https://community.netapp.com/t5/ONTAP-Hardware/FAS9000-MetroCluster-IP-Switch-SFP-amp-Cable-Requirements/m-p/450008#M11710 andris 2024-01-03T19:54:36Z