Configure Network Ports

Use this page to configure network ports that are connected to selected host attachments.

Introduction

This page is available only when you select a storage unit that is in the Normal state.

Menu path

Real-time manager or Simulated manager > Manage hardware > Storage units > Select a storage unit > Select Action: Configure Network Ports... > Go

Fields

Location

The location code for the selected ethernet port.

State

The state of the selected ethernet port (Online or Offline).

Enable port

Controls whether or not the port is enabled. You must check this field to enable the IP address, Network settings, Gateway, Subnet mask, Primary DNS, and Alternate DNS fields for input.

IP address

The port IP address. This field is required.

Network settings

The network settings selection determines how the remaining fields are populated. You can specify unique network settings or copy network information that you entered for another port. This field is required.

Specify network settings: You must enter the gateway, subnet mask, primary DNS, and alternate DNS.
Same as server x port y: The gateway, subnet mask, primary DNS, and alternate DNS will be populated based on the network setting of the server/port that you select.

Subnet mask

The subnet mask. This field is required.

Primary DNS

The primary DNS. This field is required.

Alternate DNS

The alternate DNS. This field is required.