In Independent mode, only the management port on the left is connected to the Admin Network.
This mode does not provide a redundant path. The management port on the right is unconnected
and available for temporary local connections (uses IP address 169.254.0.1)
In Active-Backup mode, both management ports are connected to the Admin Network. Only one
port is active at a time. If the active port fails, its backup port automatically provides a failover
connection. Bonding these two physical ports into one logical management port provides a
redundant path to the Admin Network.
Note: If you need to make a temporary local connection to the services appliance when the 1-
GbE management ports are configured for Active-Backup mode, remove the cables from both
management ports, plug your temporary cable into the management port on the right, and access
the appliance using IP address 169.254.0.1.
Callout
Network bond mode
A
Active-Backup mode. Both management ports are bonded into one logical management port connected
to the Admin Network.
I
Independent mode. The port on the left is connected to the Admin Network. The port on the right is
available for temporary local connections (IP address 169.254.0.1).
Gathering installation information
As you install and configure the StorageGRID appliance, you must make decisions and gather
information about Ethernet switch ports, IP addresses, and port and network bond modes.
About this task
You can use the following tables to record the required information for each network you connect
to the appliance. These values are required to install and configure the hardware.
Table 1: Information needed to connect the services appliance
Figure 1: SG100 RJ-45 ports
Figure 2: SG1000 RJ-45 ports
The Admin Network for StorageGRID is an optional network, used for system administration and maintenance. The
appliance connects to the Admin Network using the following 1-GbE management ports on the appliance.
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Preparing for installation
