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In addition, each controller also has an actual, unique IP address. These addresses must be configured
manually; you cannot use DHCP.
SAN Network
SAN access requirements include:
• NAS cluster management IP address—IP address for PS Series group access to the NAS cluster. Must be on
the same subnet as the group IP address.
• NAS controller IP addresses for SAN access—IP addresses for PS Series group access to the NAS
controller. Each controller has a real, unique IP address. These addresses must be configured manually; you
cannot use DHCP. If you use DNS, you must make sure that the DNS database reflects the IP number by
manually setting the subsystem name and IP address.
• Dell recommends four IP addresses for each NAS controller (use Table 9 to plan your initial network
configuration). When creating a NAS cluster, in the dialog box that prompts you for the SAN access
information, click the
Auto fill
button to automatically enter four IP addresses for each NAS controller,
based on the NAS cluster management IP address.
Internal Network
Internal network requirements include:
• Block of IP addresses
• Initial IP address for the address block
You can choose one of the following options:
– 256 IP addresses (/24)—Specifies 256 for the IP address block size. Allows one choice for the initial IP
address (0 for the fourth octet).
– 128 IP addresses (/25)—Specifies 128 for the IP address block size. Allows two choices for the initial IP
address (0 or 128 for the fourth octet).
– 64 IP addresses (/26)—Specifies 64 for the IP address block size. Allows four choices for the initial IP
address (0, 64, 128, or 192 for the fourth octet).
The option you choose depends on your network configuration and the number of available IP addresses. In some
cases (for example, in a Class C network), selecting the option for 256 IP addresses is the easiest and provides
the most flexibility. However, if you do not want to allocate such a large number of IP addresses, you can select
a different option.
The actual size of the IP address block does not affect the NAS cluster performance.
After obtaining the NAS cluster information, use it to complete Table 9 . You will need this information when
configuring the NAS cluster.
NAS Configuration Reference Table
Obtain the information described in Gathering the NAS Cluster Configuration Information on page 23 and fill in
Table 9 . Obtain IP addresses from your network administrator.
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