9.(Optional) Configure the remaining FluidFS management subnet attributes as needed.

To change the netmask of the network, type a netmask in the Netmask field.

To specify a VLAN ID, type a VLAN ID in the VLAN Id field.

When a VLAN spans multiple switches, the VLAN ID is used to specify to which ports and interfaces to send broadcast packets.

10.To separate the new subnet from all client subnets, select This subnet should be physically separated from all client subnets.

11.Click OK.

Changing the Netmask for the Secured Management Subnet

Change the netmask for the secured management subnet.

1.Click the System tab on the left.

2.Click the Internal tab on top.

3.In the Security Access pane, click .

4.Click Modify Subnet for FluidFS Management.

The Modify Subnet for FluidFS Management dialog box is displayed.

5.In the Netmask field, type a netmask for the secured management subnet.

6.Click OK.

Changing the VLAN ID for the Secured Management Subnet

Change the VLAN ID for the secured management subnet. When a VLAN spans multiple switches, the VLAN ID is used to specify to which ports and interfaces to send broadcast packets.

1.Click the System tab on the left.

2.Click the Internal tab on top.

3.In the Security Access pane, click .

4.Click Modify Subnet for FluidFS Management.

The Modify Subnet for FluidFS Management dialog box is displayed.

5.In the VLAN Id field, type a VLAN Id for the secured management VLAN Id.

6.Click OK.

Changing the VIP for the Secured Management Subnet

Change the secured management subnet VIP through which the administrator manages the FluidFS cluster.

1.Click the System tab on the left.

2.Click the Internal tab on top.

3.In the Security Access pane, click .

4.Click Modify Subnet for FluidFS Management.

The Modify Subnet for FluidFS Management dialog box is displayed.

5.Click to the right of the VIP1 field.

6.In the IP Address field, type the new VIP address and click OK.

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Dell NX3600 Changing the Netmask for the Secured Management Subnet, Changing the Vlan ID for the Secured Management Subnet

NX3500, NX3600, NX3610 specifications

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