HyperScale X Appliance can be setup with bonded interfaces using 4x10Gb ports per node as follows:
2 bonded ports for Data Protection network
2 bonded ports for internal/private Storage Pool network
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:
Step | Description | Link |
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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. | |
Step 2: Cable HyperScale X Appliance for Redundant Networking. | Make sure that the HyperScale X Appliance is cabled appropriately for Redundant Networking. | |
Step 3: Configure the bonded Network | Setup up a bonded network by assigning IP addresses to the bonded interfaces in the nodes. | |
Step 4: 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. | |
Step 5: Setup the Nodes with Active-Backup Bonding | Install and configure the nodes with active backup bonding. | |
Step 6: Configure the CommServe | Setup and configure the CommServe. |