San Network; Internal Network - Dell EqualLogic FS7610 Series Installation And Setup Manual

Dell EqualLogic FS7610 Installation and Setup Guide
In addition, each controller also has an actual, unique IP address. These addresses must be configured
manually; you cannot use DHCP.

SAN Network

SAN access requirements include:
• NAS cluster management IP address—IP address for PS Series group access to the NAS cluster. Must be on
the same subnet as the group IP address.
• NAS controller IP addresses for SAN access—IP addresses for PS Series group access to the NAS
controller. Each controller has a real, unique IP address. These addresses must be configured manually; you
cannot use DHCP. If you use DNS, you must make sure that the DNS database reflects the IP number by
manually setting the subsystem name and IP address.
• Dell recommends four IP addresses for each NAS controller (use
configuration). When creating a NAS cluster, in the dialog box that prompts you for the SAN access
information, click the
based on the NAS cluster management IP address.

Internal Network

Internal network requirements include:
• Block of IP addresses
• Initial IP address for the address block
You can choose one of the following options:
– 256 IP addresses (/24)—Specifies 256 for the IP address block size. Allows one choice for the initial IP
address (0 for the fourth octet).
– 128 IP addresses (/25)—Specifies 128 for the IP address block size. Allows two choices for the initial IP
address (0 or 128 for the fourth octet).
– 64 IP addresses (/26)—Specifies 64 for the IP address block size. Allows four choices for the initial IP
address (0, 64, 128, or 192 for the fourth octet).
The option you choose depends on your network configuration and the number of available IP addresses. In some
cases (for example, in a Class C network), selecting the option for 256 IP addresses is the easiest and provides
the most flexibility. However, if you do not want to allocate such a large number of IP addresses, you can select
a different option.
The actual size of the IP address block does not affect the NAS cluster performance.
After obtaining the NAS cluster information, use it to complete
configuring the NAS cluster.
button to automatically enter two IP addresses for each NAS controller,
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Table 10 to plan your initial network
Table 10. You will need this information when
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