Deploying The Nas B2000 On The Network - Compaq StorageWorks b2000 - NAS Quick Start Manual

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Deploying the NAS B2000 on the Network

The default shipping configuration contains two 10/100 integrated network interface
controller (NIC) ports for client data access. These data ports also allow access to the
Web user interface (WebUI) that accompanies the product. It is from the WebUI that
most management and administrative procedures can be accomplished. An additional
management port for remote console and diagnostics is provided off the Remote
Insight Lights-Out Edition board. Compaq recommends that this connection be
placed on a management LAN separate from the corporate infrastructure.
The NAS B2000 supports the use of NIC teaming. NIC teaming provides failover
and load balancing of network ports of the NAS B2000. NIC teaming requires the
network cables to be installed on the same subnet to enable it to work. However,
Compaq does not recommend the assignment of IP addresses to the ports that will be
teamed or load-balanced prior to the installation and setup of NIC teaming. For this
reason, Compaq recommends that you set all network ports to DHCP. For
information concerning the configuration of NIC teaming after setup is complete, see
the administration guide.
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Figure 1-2: Rear panel connectors
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