8 Defining network paths (LAN)
7.If the uplink set is created on a PY CB Eth Switch/IBP 10 Gb 18/8, click Next to confirm your entries. The next step of the Create network wiz- ard opens. In this step, you can specify the CNA parameters.
8.Click Finish to confirm your entries. A network is created with the con- figured uplink set.
The new network is added to the tables on the Graphic and Details tabs.
For further information on defining networks, see section "Defining networks (LAN) (for blade servers only)" on page 30.
8.1.3 Defining VLAN networks
When you define VLAN networks, you define an uplink set, referred to as "shared uplink set" in the following, which the various VLAN networks with different VLAN IDs share. As each network within a shared uplink set is given a unique VLAN ID, these networks are completely separate from one another.
By grouping several active uplink ports in an uplink set and assigning an uplink set to a network, a link aggregation group (LAG) can be formed. Since it is possible to use several connections simultaneously in a LAG, you can achieve a higher transmission speed and greater level of reliability in the net- work.
In this case, a static LAG is formed, i. e., the LACP protocol is not supported. Please note that even the ports on the external switch, which are connected with the IBP ports that form a LAG, also have to form a static LAG.
To define an VLAN networks, follow the steps below:
1.Click on the Ext. LAN Connections tab in in the work area on the left.
2.Start the Create network wizard by:
•clicking New on the Graphic or Details tabs
•selecting New Uplink Set in the context menu of an uplink set. The Create network wizard is launched.
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