Specifying port assignments

This topic describes the port assignments that you specify for the master console.

Complete the port assignment table for the master console. Use these port assignments to determine the number of Ethernet and Fibre Channel cables that you will need.

When filling out the port assignment table, use the following descriptions.
  • Ethernet port 1 – Used for your VPN connection. This port is required if you configure your master console to enable remote access. A remote access connection can only be enabled when this port has access to an external Internet connection. For added security you can disconnect this port when a remote access connection is not being used.
  • Ethernet port 2 - Used to connect to the same IP network to which the SAN Volume Controllers or SAN File System metadata server engines are connected.
  • Fibre Channel Port 1 – Used to connect to a fibre channel switch in one SAN Volume Controller or SAN File System fabric.
Table 1. Port assignment table
Master consoleEthernetFibre channel port 1
VPNPublic Network
    
The following example illustrates a port assignment table that has been filled in
Master consoleEthernetFibre channel port 1
VPNPublic Network
Master consoleEthernet hub 1, port 6Ethernet hub 1, port 5FC switch 1, port 9

Parent topic: Planning for the master console

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