Comtech EF Data / Stampede
FX Series Administration Guide - Version 6.2.2
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Chapter: FX Series Configuration
Section: Traffic Interface Settings
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In-Band Management:
Normally out-of-band management of the FX is accomplished through the management interface,
however in some scenarios, out-of-band management is not feasible and management of the device must
be performed over an in-path interface. If this is the case, only one in-path interface may be used for in-
band management. The default value is disabled.
Comment:
This field provides a means to store useful information about the configuration
NOTE:
Changing this setting requires a restart of the acceleration service on the “Operations-
>Shutdown/Restart” page..
3.3.2
How to Configure LAN Interfaces
Overview
The LAN Interface settings allow you to maintain LAN interface definitions. A list of previously defined in-
path interfaces are displayed in the order in which they were defined. The user adds interfaces by clicking
the “Add” button. Interfaces can be “enabled”, “disabled” or “deleted” by checking box to the left of the
IP address and clicking on the enable, disable or delete button. Clicking on the Interface “Name” will
allow you to modify that Interface.
Working with LAN Interfaces without WAN Optimization
If you are utilizing the FX strictly for ACM QoS or packet compression, in order to configure a non-default
MTU of the network interfaces, you must define a LAN interface for all network interfaces for which the
traffic to be processed by the FX will flow through, typically these will correspond to “eth2” (LAN) and
“eth3” (WAN) physical interfaces. In this case, it is recommended to have the MTU on both LAN
interfaces to be the same.
NOTE:
You must only do it if you want to have a non-default MTU
Figure 3-7 FX Series LAN Interfaces Screen
Configure LAN Interfaces
Active:
If adding a new LAN interface, this field allows you to set the initial status.
Physical interface:
Select the physical interface from the pull-down.
Comment:
This field provides a place to store any user defined comment to describe the rationale for this LAN
Interface definition.
