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Using IOA Cluster with IPFC Interface
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You must configure the nodes in an IOA cluster either to use an IPFC interface or a management
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interface. We do not recommend using the combination of two interface configurations.

Task Flow for Configuring IOA Cluster To Use the IPFC Interface

To configure IOA cluster using the IPFC Interface, follow these steps:
Create an IPFC interface.

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Create an IOA cluster.
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Step 3 Change the local node to use IPFC interface's IPv4 address.
Step 4 Add the IOA interfaces to the cluster.
Step 5 Add the remote node with IPFC interface IPv4 address.
Step 6 Add the IOA interface of the remote cluster.

Configuring IOA Cluster To Use the IPFC Interface

The process of configuring an IOA cluster to use the IPFC interface involves a number of configuration
tasks that should be completed in the following order:
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Creating a VSAN Interface and Configuring IPv4 Addresses

The first step in the process of configuring IOA cluster to use the IPFC interface is to create a VSAN
interface and configure IPv4 addresses.
To create an interface VSAN, perform this task:
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Create a VSAN to use for in-band management.
Configure an IPv4 address and subnet mask for the VSAN interface.
Enable IPv4 routing.
Verify connectivity.
Creating a VSAN Interface and Configuring IPv4 Addresses, page 2-6
Enabling IPv4 Routing, page 2-7
Verifying Connectivity, page 2-7
Creating IOA cluster and IOA interface in the Local Node, page 2-8
Verifying Cluster Configuration, page 2-8
Adding a Remote Node and IOA Interface to the Remote Node, page 2-8
Verifying the Cluster Configuration, page 2-9
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