Server Diagrams
A physical server diagram will show server equipment, interfaces, and interconnections. A logical diagram will show which VLANs it connects to, IP addresses, gateways, etc.
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A physical server diagram will show server equipment, interfaces, and interconnections. A logical diagram will show which VLANs it connects to, IP addresses, gateways, etc.
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It can be very useful to provide a block diagram of each server with the major components detailed. Alternatively, a VISIO template can be a useful base.
On a physical diagram, show a representation and include notes explaining:
Network connections, purpose, media type and description. Most servers come with 2 x 1Gb/s integrated on the mother board. What will these be used for?
You will probably add a card with 2 or 4 x 10Gb/s. What will these be used for?
Show the media and connector type, otherwise the patch cables may be incorrect.
Any other external connections, BMC for example?
Dual PSUs if present, to separate power rails.
Disk slots and types, RAID arrays or storage organization details.
Memory and processor(s), at install, show eventual capacity.
For redundancy, you may be connecting to multiple switches, if so, you need to clearly show this.
On a logical diagram, show:
The management address and interface
The interfaces and VLANs to which it connects to and their characteristics.
You may combine diagrams and annotations always help.
