Configuring Network Settings - IBM TS2900 Setup, Operator, And Service Manual

Configuring Network Settings

Figure 3-21. Network settings
Once the network settings have been entered on the Operator Panel, the current
network configuration of the library can be modified using the Web User Interface.
The changes made to the network settings do not take affect until after the library is
rebooted.
To modify the network settings, complete the following procedure:
1. Expand Configure Library, if necessary, and click on Network in the left
2. Select the Ethernet Link speed (duplex mode).
3. Select the TCP/IP settings. To enable dual IPv4/IPv6 protocol, select both Use
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navigation pane of the Web User Interface.
IPv4 and Use IPv6 and enter parameters for both.
• Security — Select Enable SSL for Web to provide secure communications
between the web browser and the tape library.
• IPv4 setting — Select Use IPv4 to enable the IPv4 Internet Protocol. Select the
corresponding radio button to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP) or
use static IP address settings. Enter the following parameters if using static IP
address settings.
– IPv4 address — Sets the TCP/IPv4 address of the library on the network.
– Subnet mask — Defines and limits users within a local network.
– Gateway — Allows access outside the local network.
• IPv6 setting — Select Use IPv6 to enable the IPv6 Internet Protocol. Select the
corresponding radio button to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP), to
obtain an IP address using stateless auto configuration, or use static IP address
settings. Enter the following parameter if using static IP address settings.
– IPv6 address — Sets the TCP/IPv6 address of the library on the network.
– Prefix length — Decimal value indicating the number of contiguous,
high-order bits comprising the network portion of the address.
– Gateway — Allows access outside the local network.