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5 PowerStore X model: Network configuration requirements This chapter includes the following information. Topics: • PowerStore X model networks • PowerStore X model networks VLAN options • IP addresses for network configuration PowerStore X model networks PowerStore X model requires all networks to be unique. It is highly recommended to deploy PowerStore X model with multiple and unique VLANs to separate the traffic. However, if only one VLAN is available, you have the option to deploy PowerStore X model with a single VLAN and multiple unique subnets as demonstrated below. Figure 17. PowerStore X model network traffic Ensure that the PowerStore X model interfaces are able to communicate to each other through the VLANs shown above. Consult your network vendor documents to ensure all proper L2 and/or L3 traffic is being routed properly for all networks that PowerStore X model is utilizing. Table 9. PowerStore X model networks Network Types of traffic Initial discovery using the PowerStore Discovery Utility. Node transport ports First port of the 4 port card 26 PowerStore X model: Network configuration requirements