Dell FM120x4 owner manual Network adapter isolation configuration, Icon Description

Figure 5. Standard configuration

Icon	Description
	Network path
	Single trunk configuration or LAG
	Static LAG

NOTE: The image shows two external rack switches. However, the standard configuration also supports uplinks of all four ports to a single external rack switch.

Network adapter isolation configuration

In this configuration, the individual node network adapters are isolated from the other nodes in the sled. Any inter-node network traffic is routed to the external switches before being directed back to the destination nodes. The external ports on the embedded network switch (or switches) are configured into a single trunk or LAG for throughput and redundancy. The external rack switches are on the same network in this configuration.

NOTE: The network adapter isolation configuration also supports uplinks of all four ports to a single external rack switch.

This configuration enhances security, as security features like firewalls are installed in the external rack switches, and is useful in multi-tenant configurations.

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