Chapter 9: Configuration
System
Quantum DXi6900 User’s Guide
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Note:
A maximum of 10 IP addresses are allowed per device. All IP addresses in the IP Address
Table (added or modified) must be valid and unique, and must have a valid gateway and netmask.
2. In the
VLAN ID
column, select the check box to enable VLAN tagging for the interface. (Or clear the
check box to disable VLAN tagging for the interface.)
VLAN tagging allows you to assign an interface to a virtual local area network (VLAN). With VLAN
tagging, you can route different traffic types (management, data, and replication) over different VLANs,
making sure traffic types do not mix.
If VLAN tagging is enabled, enter the
VLAN Tag ID
for the interface. (Valid values are
2
to
4094
. You
can assign only one tag ID to an interface.)
Additional Information
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The maximum allowed number of VLAN tag IDs is 64. If you attempt to add more than 64 VLAN
tag IDs, an error displays.
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To maintain connectivity, the switch ports connected to the DXi must be configured to accept the
correct VLAN tag ID.
Caution:
If VLAN tagging is enabled for an interface, DXi Advanced Reporting is unable to collect
and record statistics for traffic moving over the VLAN interface (for example, eth1.400). Statistics
are still collected for the base device (for example, eth1.)
3. In the
External Host IP
column, select the check box to designate the interface as an external host IP.
This associates the interface IP address with the host name of the DXi, and the DXi is externally
identified by the host IP. The following restrictions apply:
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You can designate only one external host IP for the network configuration.
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You must specify a traffic type of
Mgmt
(management) or
Any
for the external host IP interface.
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You must specify a valid
Default Gateway
in the
General
section. In addition, the external host IP
must be on the same subnet as the
Default Gateway
to ensure external communication.
4. Enter the following network information as provided by your network administrator (all fields are
required):
IP Address
The IP address of the interface.
Netmask
The network mask of the interface.
Gateway
The gateway of the DXi6900. (This is usually not the same as the default gateway.)
5. If necessary, specify NAT (Network Address Translation) settings for the interface:
