Interconnects resource associations
An interconnect is a physical resource that enables communication between hardware in the enclosure and the data center Ethernet LANs and Fibre Channel SANs. The HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module is an example of a supported interconnect. For a list of supported interconnects, see the HPE OneView Support Matrix .
An interconnect has the following types of ports:
Port type | Description |
|---|---|
Uplinks | Uplinks are physical ports that connect the interconnect to the data center networks. For example, the X2 port of an HPE Virtual Connect FlexFabric 10Gb/24-port Module is an uplink. |
Downlinks | Downlinks are physical ports that connect the interconnect to the server hardware through the enclosure midplane. |
Stacking links | Stacking links are internal or external physical ports that join interconnects to provide redundant paths for Ethernet traffic from servers to the data center networks. Stacking links are based on the configuration of the associated logical interconnect group. |
In the resource model:
Interconnects are a part of enclosures and enclosure groups. The interconnects installed in an enclosure are added automatically when the enclosure is added to HPE OneView.
Interconnects are defined by a logical interconnect group, which in turn defines the logical interconnect configuration to be used for an enclosure. The physical interconnect configuration in the enclosure must match the logical interconnect group configuration before an interconnect can be managed.
For an interconnect to be usable, it must be installed in an enclosure and must be defined as part of a logical interconnect. Each physical interconnect can contribute physical uplink ports to an uplink set.
Firmware baselines and firmware updates for physical interconnects are managed by the logical interconnect.
Relationship to other resources
An interconnect resource is associated with the following resources in the resource summary diagram:
Exactly one Enclosures
Zero or one Logical interconnects, and, through that logical interconnect, one or more Logical Interconnect Groups
UI screens and REST API resources