HP NetStorage 6000, User Manual

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Configuring Your System and Network
Network Settings
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Network Settings
TCP/IP Settings
The HP NetStorage 6000 has two Network Interface Card (NIC) slots and
supports the following NICs:
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Single-port 10/100 Base-T
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Dual-port 10/100 Base-T
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Gigabit 1000 Base SX
This support gives the system between one and four NIC ports. When you
initially set up your HP NetStorage 6000, you need to configure your IP
address for the NIC using the front panel display. If you have Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) on your system and it is enabled, NIC
configuration occurs automatically.
If you add a new card or change your IP address, you need to reconfigure
the NIC parameters by filling in each of the individual fields on the TCP/
IP Settings screen.
To set the NIC parameters:
1
Select one of the following two options:
•
Obtain an IP address from the DHCP Server sets the parameters
automatically if DHCP is enabled. Because the parameters are under
DHCP control, you can not enter or change the IP Address or subnet
mask. If you disable DHCP and then later decide to enable it, you will
need to restart your device.
•
Depending on your configuration, the DHCP server provides any or
all of the following parameters: System Name, Gateway IP Address,
DNS Domain Name, NIS parameters, and Windows parameters. You
must manually configure any parameter that DHCP does not set. You
need to reboot your system to configure the DHCP parameters.
2
Specify an IP Address lets you enter the IP Address and subnet mask.
The text fields show the current value which can be changed by entering
a static IP Address and/or subnet mask. (If you do not have optional NIC
ports, Not Installed displays beneath the NIC port fields.)