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the network being defined |
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Designate or do not designate | Select the Private Network checkbox. |
this network as a private |
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network |
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Set a custom value for preferred | Select the Advanced Network Settings checkbox. |
link connection speed or |
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maximum link connection speed |
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Edit associated network | Click the Edit link in the Action column, or |
properties | network, |
Delete an associated network | Click the Delete link in the Action column; |
| network, |
| checkboxes for the associated networks you want to delete, and then click |
| Delete. |
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Defining a shared uplink set
To define a shared uplink set:
1.Enter the shared uplink set name. The uplink set name can be up to 64 characters in length (no spaces).
2.Use the Add Port cascading menu to add one or more external ports. Only available ports are listed, and they display the current port link status. Select two or more ports to ensure a high availability connection.
When using an associated FCoE network, the port link status is not displayed and the selection applies to all enclosures.
3.Select the speed and duplex (where applicable) of the uplink ports. This setting does not apply if an FCoE network is defined. Click the
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the uplink interface port speed matches the speed set on the corresponding network switch port. If using autonegotiation, both ports must be configured to use autonegotiation or they might not link.
4.Select the Connection Mode (not available for shared uplink sets with an associated FCoE network):
o Auto
Aggregation groups require multiple ports from a single
Multiple aggregation groups may be formed from the ports selected for the network. The highest performing aggregation group is selected as active, with other aggregation groups and individual links used as standby connections.
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5.If the Connection Mode is Auto, select the LACP Timer:
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