Identifying The Network Connections; Hardware Ports - HP Open View Installation And Maintenance Manual

Identifying the network connections

This section identifies the hardware and software ports on the nodes and describes how to
manage access to these ports. It describes the following topics:

Hardware ports

Each appliance node has three network interface ports, which operate as follows
Note:
Because each port has a specific purpose, the TCP/IP protocol requires that each port have a
unique network number. The network number is derived from the class and subnet of the IP
address. For more information about classes and subnets, refer to your TCP/IP documentation.
You specify network information for each port using the CASA setup utility window. See
"Setting network
For information about using static routes, refer to
Continuous Access Storage Appliance System Administrator's Guide.
Note:
for each network connection.
Continuous Access Storage Appliance Installation and Maintenance Guide
Hardware ports
Software ports
Managing remote access to ports
LAN Interface—This interface establishes the network connection between the
customer's local LAN and each appliance node; it is also called the Management Link.
Use the LAN Interface to connect to the management software through the customer's
web browser. The LAN Interface should be on a public network.
InterLink—This interface establishes the Gigabit Ethernet connection between the peer
nodes; it is also called the heartbeat link. The peer nodes communicate through this link
and are connected by a crossover cable. The InterLink must be on a private network.
MirrorLink—This interface establishes the Gigabit Ethernet connection between the
local and remote appliance nodes. The MirrorLink is used for IP mirroring only and must
be on a private network. (Refer to
Access Storage Appliance System Administrator's Guide for more information.)
The LAN Interface, InterLink, and MirrorLink must not use the same network.
properties" on page 42 for more information.
If the customer wants to use domain name service (DNS), be sure to specify a unique name
"Managing IP Mirrors" in the HP OpenView Continuous
"Managing IP
Completing the Appliance Setup
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