Network Configuration; Performance Guidelines - Fujitsu ETERNUS CS800 S5 User Manual

Network Configuration

Network Configuration
During network configuration, each individual interface on the ETERNUS CS800 can be
configured as a subnet with its own network settings. Each physical Ethernet port can be
configured as an interface. In addition, you can also create bonded interfaces (logical ports)
consisting of two or more physical ports.
Keep in mind that any traffic can pass through any of the configured Ethernet ports. This
means that the routing of different traffic types, as well as firewall capability, must be
controlled using the network infrastructure (routers and switches) that the ETERNUS
CS800 is connected to.
For more information about configuration network settings, see
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Performance Guidelines

The throughput and resilience of a ETERNUS CS800 depends on various parameters,
such as
on the model and configuration level (Entry/Scale, interfaces, the number of disk drives)
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the data which should be backed up (deduplicable, compressible, new or already stored
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in the blockpool)
the backup software and the method used by it
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the client operating system
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the presentation layer (NFS, CIFS, VTL, OST)
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non-backup jobs performed in parallel (replication, space reclamation)
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Each configured network interface requires its own set of network settings (IP
address, network mask, and gateway).
CAUTION!
For effective bonded network use, a properly configured network switch is required.
(A network switch is not supplied with the ETERNUS CS800).
The ETERNUS CS800 bonding settings must match the switch settings. If the
switch settings and the ETERNUS CS800 settings do not match, your system may
become inaccessible through the switch.
System Description
"Network" on page 286.
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