Network recommendations are described in Table 3-4. In addition, all the usual
rules for proper network configuration apply to PS Series arrays. General network
configuration is beyond the scope of this manual.
Table 3-4: Network Recommendations
Recommendation Description
Switched 10GE
network
Connect arrays and computers to a switched network and make
sure that all network connections between computers and arrays
are 10GE.
A PS6010 is designed to operate at 10GB.
Multiple network
connections to
different network
switches
For increased bandwidth and availability, connect Ethernet 0 and
Ethernet 1 on both control modules to multiple 10GE network
switches.
The switches must be connected using interswitch links. The links
must have sufficient bandwidth to handle the iSCSI traffic.
After connecting the network interfaces, use the Group Manager
GUI or CLI to assign an IP address and netmask to each interface.
Management
network (optional)
Optionally, connect the management ports on both control
modules to a 10/100Mbps network switch to keep management
traffic separate from iSCSI traffic.
Access to the group
IP address
In a multi-subnet group, each configured network interface should
have access to the subnet on which the group IP address resides.
Redundant network
paths between
computers and arrays
Use a multipathing solution to make sure that no single point of
failure exists between computers and arrays.
For replication, a
reliable, adequately
sized network link
For effective and predictable replication, make sure that the
network link between the primary and secondary groups is reliable
and provides sufficient bandwidth for copying data.
