Comtech EF Data / Stampede
FX Series Administration Guide - Version 6.2.2
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Chapter: FX Series Configuration
Section: Management Settings
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3.2.2
How to Configure Host/DNS Settings
In most environments, configuring host names and DNS is not required for the FX to operate because for
most accelerated traffic, the IP address of the content server is resolved by the originating client before it
is processed by the FX. The host settings should be set to facilitate management and time
synchronization.
Figure 3-3 FX Series Host/DNS Settings Screen
Host/DNS Settings
Host name:
This is the host name of the appliance. This must be a “short” name and must not contain any periods. A
fully qualified name is formulated by appending a ‘.’ followed by whatever is entered into the “Domain”
field.
Domain
:
This is the DNS domain of the appliance.
DNS Servers:
Enter one or more IP addresses separated by commas.
Host/DNS File Entries
Hosts:
If no DNS is available, this field allows you to map specific host names to an IP address. This may be
needed for active-passive redundant configurations. Each entry should be on a separate line. The
format of each line is: “nn.nn.nn.nn FullyQualifiedHostName
OptionalShortHostName”
Where nn.nn.nn.nn is the IpV4 address that you want to assign to FullyQualifiedHostName”.
DNS Server Configuration Guidelines:
In order for the fully qualified host name to be accurate within a domain, it is a best practice to set
your local DNS server to match the IP address of the FX appliance with the name “Host name” and
“Domain” fields on this page. Or you can set a “Host File Entry” with the IP address of the FX
appliance with the fully qualified name and the short name.
