HP VMA-series Memory Arrays - Manual (Page 38)

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for each node (HP VMA SAN Gateway in the cluster), the cluster
management VIP address, and the VMA Array IP address.
• Configuring Network Connections: The second step of Phase 2 is to
configure support on the cluster and network switches for bonded interfaces
and VLANs.
Configuring Network Settings
The first step of Phase 2, System Network Configuration, is to set up and define the
network settings for the HP VMA SAN Gateway cluster.
During this phase you must configure the following IP addresses, parameters, and
names: the public interface IP address and netmask for each node (HP VMA SAN
Gateway in the cluster), the cluster management VIP address, and the VMA Array
IP address.
Defining Initial IP Addressing
The following IP address assignments must be performed via console or null
modem cable to the network switches of the HP VMA SAN Gateway cluster:
• Public Interface Name and IP Address: For each node, define the public
interface name, IP address, and an associated netmask for the system’s private
address requirements. (DHCP can be used for these addresses; however, most
installations use hard-coded IP addresses.)
• Cluster Management VIP: Define the cluster management virtual IP
address. The cluster management VIP directs all cluster management traffic to
the public interface on the master node.
• VMA Array IP Address: Define the VMA Array management IP address.
Defining Additional Parameters
The following parameters may be set via the serial console port on the Master
Gateway or via the cluster management VIP address:
• Global network parameters: Default Gateway or DNS Server information.
• NTP Server IP address for time synchronization.
• SMTP Server IP address for email configuration.
• Multiple IP addresses for the accelerated VIPs that enable clients to access the
system.
• Private VLAN for cluster communication.