Install the ION 7000
Install the ION 7000 in Virtual In-Path Configuraon
The ION 7000 uses a virtual in-path concept to allow the system to perform SD-WAN operaons
on as it enters and exits the data center. This mode of operaon allows the ION 7000 cluster to:
• Solicit very specific traffic for specific endpoints using tradional network roung protocols.
• Require lile or no changes in the exisng data center network topology.
• Horizontally scale based on load and site number and geographic distribuon.
• In event of failure, seamlessly transion traffic to another ION 7000 or the legacy roung
network.
The following figure illustrates the virtual in-path deployment architecture of an ION 7000 data
center.
To set up the ION 7000 virtual in-path deployment, configure the system with the following port
types:
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Setup the ION 7000 Controller Port
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If the ION 7000 is DHCP-enabled, no addional configuraon is required. If the device is not
configure the device using the stac IP address
Setup the ION 7000 Controller Port
The ION 7000 uses the controller port to communicate with the controller and monitor the
network. By default, DHCP is factory-configured on this port. The controller 1 port should be
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