Promise Array Management
DHCP Issues
Referring to the Figure 84 above, note that it says:
Dhcp enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
This means that a DHCP server gave this IP address to this PC when the PC connected to the network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol and refers to software that allows a file server to assign IP addresses to computers on the network.
DHCP is very helpful in reducing the number of IP address a company or organization requires. The DHCP server assigns an IP address to a computer as it logs onto the network. The IP address will remain the same until the computer logs off or disconnects for any reason, such as a power failure. When the computer logs on again, it will receive a different IP address.
Because IP addresses are subject to change when a DHCP server is involved, make it a point to maintain the RAID PC network connections at all times. When a disconnection happens for any reason, you must find the new IP address and enter it into the Message Server. Instructions for doing this appear under Message Server IP Address Change in Chapter 5.
To avoid having to make Message Server IP Address changes, assign the RAID PC a permanent IP address. See your IT Manager for guidance.
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