Switched Configurations; Setting Up Separate Network Traffic - Avid Technology NEXIS File Gateway Setup And User Manual

The overall process for setting up the File Gateway server is as follows:
1. Configure the IP addresses for the File Gateway server.
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The ghost image on the File Gateway servers does not set the IP addresses of the two onboard
network ports; the system is set for DHCP.
2. Install the File Gateway software:
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To install and configure the CIFS software, see
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To install and configure FTP, use the Windows Creation Wizard. See
Server for FTP Access" on page

Switched Configurations

A switched (indirect connect) configuration consists of a group of clients connected to an Ethernet
switch with a 10 Gb port connected to an Avid NEXIS Engine. Both Ethernet ports on the File
Gateway server connect to one subnet via the switch using a 10 Gb port. CIFS and FTP clients can
also use 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections.
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Connecting the File Gateway server to the switch allows the CIFS and FTP traffic to completely
bypass the Avid NEXIS client traffic.

Setting Up Separate Network Traffic

The File Gateway server uses the built-in Ethernet ports on the back of the server. Each port is
dedicated to specific network traffic. Avid recommends you rename these ports so they can be easily
identified as Avid NEXIS Traffic and CIFS_FTP Traffic. Both these network ports require static IP
addresses (no DHCP). The Avid NEXIS Traffic port requires a setting change.
The following procedure describes how to rename and configure the File Gateway server ports on the
Avid NEXIS shared storage network for dedicated Avid NEXIS and CIFS_FTP Traffic. Both server
network ports are connected to the switch.
To set up separate network traffic:
1. Right-click the Network icon on the Desktop and select Properties.
The Control Panel/Network and Sharing Center window opens.
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"Configuring the Server for CIFS Access"
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Network Connection
"Configuring the