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Network Settings, Ethernet Bonding

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6: Basic Parameters Network Settings Network parameters determine how the SLC console manager interacts with the attached network. Use this page to set the basic configuration settings for the network ports (Eth1 and Eth2). If you entered some of these settings using a Quick Setup procedure, you may update them here. Ethernet Bonding The SLC console manager supports dual Ethernet interfaces. Typically both Ethernet interfaces are configured to work as independent network interfaces and given unique IP addresses and fixed MAC addresses. The Ethernet Bonding feature "bonds" the interfaces together to create a single virtual Network interface to SLC network applications. All network parameters get configured on the primary Ethernet interface (1). The network application only registers with the Virtual interface (Bond0). In the case of a Ethernet link fault, the Virtual Interface (Bond 0) remains up, the application is completely unaware of the network fault and continues as if there was no fault. During Ethernet link faults an alert (interface trap) could be generated to the System Administrator if SNMP is configured and enabled. Note: You must configure Static IP addresses. The virtual interface can be configured to run in one of three modes, and they are:  Active Backup-Uses Ethernet 2 as a backup to Ethernet 1. All network parameters get configured on Ethernet 1. Both ports are connected to the network (preferably different switches for increased network connection reliability), but the Virtual Interface Manager only uses one interface. When the Virtual Interface Manager detects a link-down status on the active port, it switches over to the backup interface making it the primary. When the switch occurs to the backup interface, all Physical Layer communications with the SLC console manager continue using the MAC address of the active interface. The IP stack sees one interface (Virtual Interface bond0) only.  802.3ad Dynamic Link Aggregation (load-balancing protocol)-Uses both Ethernet interfaces for transmission. The Virtual Interface (Bond0) Manager uses the protocol to determine which Ethernet interface to use for transmission, based on the Source and Destination MAC address pair and Ethernet interface number. All data continues to get received on the primary Ethernet Interface (1). Both interfaces are connected to the switch. When the Virtual Interface Manager detectes a link-down status on any active interface, it disables the 802.3ad Dynamic Link Aggregation making the active interface the primary.  Load Balancing (Transmit Load Balancing)-Uses both Ethernet interfaces for transmission load balancing. The Virtual Interface Manager determines which Ethernet interface to use based on the transmit load of the Ethernet interfaces (typically alternating). All data continues to get received on primary Ethernet Interface (1). Both interfaces are connected to the switch. When the Virtual Interface Manager detects a link-down status on any active interface it disables Load Balancing making the active interface the primary. To enter settings for one or both network ports: 1. Click the Network tab and the Network Settings option. Figure 6-1 shows the page that displays. SLC™ Console Manager User Guide 48

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6: Basic Parameters
SLC™ Console Manager User Guide
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Network Settings
Network parameters determine how the SLC console manager interacts with the attached
network. Use this page to set the basic configuration settings for the network ports (Eth1 and
Eth2). If you entered some of these settings using a Quick Setup procedure, you may update them
here.
Ethernet Bonding
The SLC console manager supports dual Ethernet interfaces. Typically both Ethernet interfaces
are configured to work as independent network interfaces and given unique IP addresses and
fixed MAC addresses. The Ethernet Bonding feature “bonds” the interfaces together to create a
single virtual Network interface to SLC network applications.
All network parameters get configured on the primary Ethernet interface (1). The network
application only registers with the Virtual interface (Bond0). In the case of a Ethernet link fault, the
Virtual Interface (Bond 0) remains up, the application is completely unaware of the network fault
and continues as if there was no fault. During Ethernet link faults an alert (interface trap) could be
generated to the System Administrator if SNMP is configured and enabled.
Note:
You must configure Static IP addresses.
The virtual interface can be configured to run in one of three modes, and they are:
Active Backup—Uses Ethernet 2 as a backup to Ethernet 1. All network parameters get
configured on Ethernet 1. Both ports are connected to the network (preferably different
switches for increased network connection reliability), but the Virtual Interface Manager only
uses one interface. When the Virtual Interface Manager detects a link-down status on the
active port, it switches over to the backup interface making it the primary. When the switch
occurs to the backup interface, all Physical Layer communications with the SLC console
manager
continue using the MAC address of the active interface. The IP stack sees one
interface (Virtual Interface bond0) only.
802.3ad Dynamic Link Aggregation (load-balancing protocol)—Uses both Ethernet interfaces
for transmission. The Virtual Interface (Bond0) Manager uses the protocol to determine which
Ethernet interface to use for transmission, based on the Source and Destination MAC address
pair and Ethernet interface number. All data continues to get received on the primary Ethernet
Interface (1). Both interfaces are connected to the switch. When the Virtual Interface Manager
detectes a link-down status on any active interface, it disables the 802.3ad Dynamic Link
Aggregation making the active interface the primary.
Load Balancing (Transmit Load Balancing)—Uses both Ethernet interfaces for transmission
load balancing. The Virtual Interface Manager determines which Ethernet interface to use
based on the transmit load of the Ethernet interfaces (typically alternating). All data continues
to get received on primary Ethernet Interface (1). Both interfaces are connected to the switch.
When the Virtual Interface Manager detects a
link-down status on any active interface it disables Load Balancing making the active interface
the primary.
To enter settings for one or both network ports:
1.
Click the
Network
tab and the
Network Settings
option.
Figure 6-1
shows the page that
displays.