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title: "HPE IL Port Diagrams - Ethernet"
slug: "hpe-il-port-diagrams-ethernet"
description: "HPE IL Port Diagrams - Ethernet"
updated: 2026-10-26T23:15:21Z
published: 2026-10-26T23:15:21Z
canonical: "docs.vastdata.com/hpe-il-port-diagrams-ethernet"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.vastdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# HPE IL Port Diagrams - Ethernet

> [!NOTE]
> ℹ️ Info
> 
> The HPE IceLake platform “flips” the left side (facing rear of unit) nodes. VAST maps the locations of the High Speed ports in our software. Please pay careful attention to the management ports as they are mirrored left to right.

> [!WARNING]
> ⚠️ Warning
> 
> Networking is configured on a per-CNode basis, it is possible for a chassis to have CNodes with differing configurations. If you are unsure of the configuration of a particular CNode, please contact VAST Support for assistance.

## HPE IceLake CBox with single CX6 NIC in ETH Mode

![HPE IceLake CBox with single CX6](https://cdn.us.document360.io/89b91113-5dc6-49db-86ec-57b16dc8ce56/Images/Documentation/45d1c033-1c16-4a1f-9d53-91a87efd62f0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T09%3A18%3A31Z&se=2026-11-08T10%3A18%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0nrzFBiHW2b%2Bjvm%2FBjONF24CXZEafxyOzDYC2NCAi9s%3D)

| **HPE IceLake CBox** |
| --- |
| Number | Name | Port Location | Function | PCIe B:D.F |
| 1 | CNode 1 |  |  |  |
| 2 | CNode 2 |  |  |  |
| 3 | CNode 3 |  |  |  |
| 4 | CNode 4 |  |  |  |
| 5 | PSU 1 |  |  |  |
| 6 | PSU 2 |  |  |  |
| 7 | ens1f1 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Left Port | Unified | `63:00.1` |
| 8 | ens1f0 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Right Port | Unified | `63:00.0` |
| 9 | ens1f0 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Left Port | Unified | `63:00.0` |
| 10 | ens1f1 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Right Port | Unified | `63:00.1` |
| 11 | ens8f0 | 1GbE Port 1 (Closest to PSU) | MGMT/IPMI |  |
| 12 | ens8f1 | 1GbE Port 2 | (*MGMT) |  |
| 13 | ens8f4 | 1GbE Port 4 (Outermost) | TECH |  |

*in B2B IPMI configuration the MGMT port is moved to 1GbE port 2 (ens8f1).

---

## HPE IceLake CBox with Dual CX6 or CX6+CX7 NIC in ETH + ETH mode

![HPE IceLake CBox with Dual CX6 or CX6+CX7](https://cdn.us.document360.io/89b91113-5dc6-49db-86ec-57b16dc8ce56/Images/Documentation/2c477c6b-b0a8-4bc7-be44-8d522a8e08d0.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T09%3A18%3A31Z&se=2026-11-08T10%3A18%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0nrzFBiHW2b%2Bjvm%2FBjONF24CXZEafxyOzDYC2NCAi9s%3D)

| **HPE IceLake CBox** |
| --- |
| Number | Name | Port Location | Function | PCIe B:D.F |
| 1 | CNode 1 |  |  |  |
| 2 | CNode 2 |  |  |  |
| 3 | CNode 3 |  |  |  |
| 4 | CNode 4 |  |  |  |
| 5 | PSU 1 |  |  |  |
| 6 | PSU 2 |  |  |  |
| 7 | ens1f1 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Left Port | Northbound/Split | `63:00.1` |
| 8 | ens1f0 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Right Port | Northbound/Split | `63:00.0` |
| 9 | ens1f0 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Left Port | Internal | `63:00.0` |
| 10 | ens1f1 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Right Port | Internal | `63:00.1` |
| 11 | ens2f0 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Right Card – Left Port | Internal | `84:00.0` |
| 12 | ens2f1 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Right Card – Right Port | Internal | `84:00.1` |
| 13 | ens2f1 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Left Card – Left Port | Northbound/Split | `84:00.1` |
| 14 | ens2f0 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Left Card – Right Port | Northbound/Split | `84:00.0` |
| 15 | ens8f0 | 1GbE Port 1 (Closest to PSU) | MGMT/IPMI |  |
| 16 | ens8f1 | 1GbE Port 2 | (*MGMT) |  |
| 17 | ens8f4 | 1GbE Port 4 (Outermost) | TECH |  |

*in B2B IPMI configuration the MGMT port is moved to 1GbE port 2 (ens8f1).

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## HPE IceLake CBox with dual CX6 or CX6 + CX7 NIC in ETH Mode with “Skip NIC - External” enabled

> [!WARNING]
> ⚠️ Warning
> 
> Since this is a per-CNode setting, it is possible for a chassis to have CNodes with differing configurations. If you are unsure of the configuration of a CNode, please contact VAST Support for assistance.

> [!NOTE]
> ℹ️ Info
> 
> Note: If you use Multi-Home ETH environment, a.k.a VIPPool with Port Memership (left and right), the port assignments on CNode 3&4 are opposite since the CNodes are filpped. Thus, Port 13 will act as “Right Port” and Port 14 as “Left Port” in the figure below.

When this flag is used, VAST instructs the auto-ports feature to disable the NIC that is typically designated for **northbound** traffic. This means that if you use this flag on a node with two NICs, the NIC designated for **internal** traffic will handle **both internal and external** (aka Unified) network traffic. This means the network interfaces that would typically be solely used for **northbound** connections are effectively disabled. This flag is not valid on a single NIC CNode.

![HPE IceLake CBox with dual CX6 or CX6 + CX7](https://cdn.us.document360.io/89b91113-5dc6-49db-86ec-57b16dc8ce56/Images/Documentation/6e716169-3b8f-4efc-9158-f3ff9d206a1c.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T09%3A18%3A31Z&se=2026-11-08T10%3A18%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0nrzFBiHW2b%2Bjvm%2FBjONF24CXZEafxyOzDYC2NCAi9s%3D)

| **HPE IceLake CBox** |
| --- |
| Number | Name | Port Location | Function | PCIe B:D.F |
| 1 | CNode 1 |  |  |  |
| 2 | CNode 2 |  |  |  |
| 3 | CNode 3 |  |  |  |
| 4 | CNode 4 |  |  |  |
| 5 | PSU 1 |  |  |  |
| 6 | PSU 2 |  |  |  |
| 7 | ens1f1 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Left Port | Disabled | `63:00.1` |
| 8 | ens1f0 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Right Port | Disabled | `63:00.0` |
| 9 | ens1f0 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Left Port | Unified | `63:00.0` |
| 10 | ens1f1 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Right Port | Unified | `63:00.1` |
| 11 | ens2f0 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Right Card – Left Port | Unified | `84:00.0` |
| 12 | ens2f1 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Right Card – Right Port | Unified | `84:00.1` |
| 13 | ens2f1 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Left Card – Right Port | Disabled | `84:00.1` |
| 14 | ens2f0 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Left Card – Left Port | Disabled | `84:00.0` |
| 15 | ens8f0 | 1GbE Port 1 (Closest to PSU) | MGMT/IPMI |  |
| 16 | ens8f1 | 1GbE Port 2 | (*MGMT) |  |
| 17 | ens8f4 | 1GbE Port 4 (Outermost) | TECH |  |

*in B2B IPMI configuration the MGMT port is moved to 1GbE port 2 (ens8f1).

---

## HPE IceLake CBox with CX6 + CX7 NIC in ETH Mode with “Skip NIC - Internal” enabled

> [!WARNING]
> ⚠️ Warning
> 
> Since this is a per-CNode setting, it is possible for a chassis to have CNodes with differing configurations. If you are unsure of the configuration of a CNode, please contact VAST Support for assistance.

When this flag is used, VAST instructs the auto-ports feature to disable the NIC that is typically designated for **northbound** traffic. This means that if you use this flag on a node with two NICs, the NIC designated for **internal** traffic will handle **both internal and external** (aka Unified) network traffic. This means the network interfaces that would typically be solely used for **northbound** connections are effectively disabled. This flag is not valid on a single NIC CNode.

![HPE IceLake CBox with CX6 + CX7 NIC in ETH](https://cdn.us.document360.io/89b91113-5dc6-49db-86ec-57b16dc8ce56/Images/Documentation/23c67a54-b875-422f-8e5c-272065401cd8.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-08T09%3A18%3A31Z&se=2026-11-08T10%3A18%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0nrzFBiHW2b%2Bjvm%2FBjONF24CXZEafxyOzDYC2NCAi9s%3D)

| **HPE IceLake CBox** |
| --- |
| Number | Name | Port Location | Function | PCIe B:D.F |
| 1 | CNode 1 |  |  |  |
| 2 | CNode 2 |  |  |  |
| 3 | CNode 3 |  |  |  |
| 4 | CNode 4 |  |  |  |
| 5 | PSU 1 |  |  |  |
| 6 | PSU 2 |  |  |  |
| 7 | ens1f1 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Left Port | Unified | `63:00.1` |
| 8 | ens1f0 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Left Card – Right Port | Unified | `63:00.0` |
| 9 | ens1f0 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Left Port | Disabled | `63:00.0` |
| 10 | ens1f1 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Right Card – Right Port | Disabled | `63:00.1` |
| 11 | ens2f0 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Right Card – Left Port | Disabled | `84:00.0` |
| 12 | ens2f1 | Nodes 1+2 (Right Side) Right Card – Right Port | Disabled | `84:00.1` |
| 13 | ens2f1 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Left Card – Left Port | Unified | `84:00.1` |
| 14 | ens2f0 | Nodes 3+4 (Left Side) Left Card – Right Port | Unified | `84:00.0` |
| 15 | ens8f0 | 1GbE Port 1 (Closest to PSU) | MGMT/IPMI |  |
| 16 | ens8f1 | 1GbE Port 2 | (*MGMT) |  |
| 17 | ens8f4 | 1GbE Port 4 (Outermost) | TECH |  |

*in B2B IPMI configuration the MGMT port is moved to 1GbE port 2 (ens8f1).

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> [!NOTE]
> ℹ️ Note
> 
> The HPE IceLake Platform does not support the Reverse NICs option.