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You must understand how to configure the switches to use VLAN, LACP, and MLAG, or
equivalent.
If you do not want to use all four 10-GbE ports, you can use one, two, or three ports. Using more
than one port maximizes the chance that some network connectivity will remain available if one of
the 10-GbE ports fails.
Note:
If you choose to use fewer than four ports, be aware that one or more alarms will be raised
in the Grid Manager after StorageGRID is installed, indicating that cables are unplugged. You can
safely acknowledge the alarms to clear them.
Network bond modes for the 1-GbE management ports
For the two 1-GbE management ports on the E5600SG controller, you can choose Independent
network bond mode or Active-Backup network bond mode to connect to the optional Admin
Network.
In Independent mode, only management port 1 is connected to the Admin Network. This mode does
not provide a redundant path. Management port 2 is left unwired and available for temporary local
connections (use IP address 169.254.0.1)
In Active-Backup mode, both management ports 1 and 2 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 E5600SG controller when the 1-
GbE management ports are configured for Active-Backup mode, remove the cables from both
management ports, plug your temporary cable into management port 2, and access the appliance
using 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 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 E2700 controller to SANtricity Storage
Manager
You must connect the E2700 controller to the management network you will use for SANtricity
Storage Manager.
Information needed
Your value
Ethernet switch port you will connect to
management port 1
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