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Managing the network
Introduction
The StoreVirtual 3200 has multiple configurations available, including iSCSI and Fibre Channel transport
types.
The StoreVirtual 3200 is a dual controller array. The two storage controllers communicate with each other
over a private communication path called the StoreVirtual Inter-Communication Link. There are no customer-
based management interactions with this path.
You connect to the system using one of the Storage Controllers management interfaces. This management
interface is configured during the initial configuration process and provides a communication path for a client
to attach to the system for all management functionality.
The iSCSI and Fibre Channel data is served by the network interfaces depending on your configuration. You
should configure these interfaces based on your network configuration and needs. For iSCSI data, the
available network interfaces should be bonded to provide optimal performance.
Network cabling configurations
The following network cabling configurations are valid for the Configuration Setup procedure. Before
beginning the Configuration Setup procedure, ensure that you have completed the cabling for your system as
described in the following sections. Also ensure that you have the required IP addresses available. The
Configuration Setup procedure allows data and management traffic on the same subnet only.
Connecting the StoreVirtual 3200 Storage system to the network
The array enclosure can be connected to a network in different ways depending on the desired network
configuration and the controller modules.
The following sections contain network connections for supported storage controller configurations.
Network configuration for array enclosure with 1 GbE controller modules (two
port)
All iSCSI, Remote Copy, and Management traffic are routed through these two ports. The two 1 GbE ports are
bonded together for redundancy and performance during the Configuration Setup procedure.
Physical connections
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Connect 1G-1 and 1G-2 on each controller to a switch (four 1 GbE connections)
Required IP addresses
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Two for the 1 GbE network on Controller 1
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Two for the 1 GbE network on Controller 2
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One for the VIP
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All other interfaces are disabled
Figure 14: Configuration using four 1 GbE ports and one switch on page 33 illustrates the cabling
described.
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