HyperScale X Appliance can be setup with bonded interfaces using 4x10Gb ports per node as follows:
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2 bonded ports for Data Protection network
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2 bonded ports for internal/private Storage Pool network
Note
Recommended: Deploying HyperScale X Appliance with redundant networking is the recommended method for setting up the appliance.
Procedure
Deploying the appliance with redundant networking consists of the following steps:
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Step 1: Pre-Installation Checklist |
Collect the necessary information using the Pre-Installation Checklist for Redundant Networking to plan and prepare for setting up the HyperScale X Appliance. |
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Step 2: Cable HyperScale X Appliance for Redundant Networking. |
Make sure that the HyperScale X Appliance is cabled appropriately for Redundant Networking. |
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Step 3: Get the software updates for HyperScale X Appliance. |
Download and setup the most recent updates for HyperScale X Appliance software, so that the nodes can be deployed with the latest software. |
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Step 4: Configure the bonded Network |
Setup up a bonded network by assigning IP addresses to the bonded interfaces in the nodes. |
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Step 5: Configure the block |
A block consisting of 3 nodes must be setup to ensure that the correct nodes are identified and configured when the setup is run. |
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Step 6: Setup the Nodes with Active-Backup Bonding |
Install and configure the nodes with active backup bonding. |
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Step 7: Configure the CommServe |
Setup and configure the CommServe. |