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Task 6: Plan Network Addresses
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Connect equipment cabinets - Ethernet hubs in multiple
equipment cabinets can be connected to provide management
server access to up to 48 managed McDATA products. Cabinets
can be placed at any distance up to the limit of the 10/100
megabit per second (Mbps) LAN segment.
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Consolidate management server operation - If management
server operation is to be consolidated to one primary server and
one or more backup servers, plan for Ethernet cabling to
interconnect equipment cabinets and ensure all directors,
switches, and server platforms have unique IP addresses.
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Install equipment cabinets on a public LAN - If a public LAN
segment is to be used, determine from the customer's network
administrator how to integrate the products and management
server. Ensure all access, security, and IP addressing issues are
resolved.
NOTE: It is recommended that directors, fabric switches, SAN routers,
and the management server be installed on a dedicated Ethernet hub and
LAN segment to avoid security, traffic, and fault isolation problems
associated with a public LAN.
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Install remote user workstations - Plan for access to the LAN
segment (dedicated or public) containing the management server
if remote user workstations are required.
Depending on the configuration of the LAN on which directors,
switches, SAN routers, and the management server are installed, plan
network addressing as follows:
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If installing products and the management server on a dedicated
(private) LAN segment, there is no requirement to change any
default network addresses. However, if multiple equipment
cabinets are connected, ensure all managed products and servers
have unique IP addresses. If new IP addresses are required,
consult with the customer's network administrator.
Configuration Planning Tasks
Configuration Planning Tasks
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