Specifications

Configuring TCP/IP
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Configuring TCP/IP
The GuardianOS utilizes dual-Gigabit Ethernet technology to support standalone,
load balancing, and failover network bonding modes. The following graphic
displays the TCP/IP settings for a dual-Ethernet Snap Server in failover mode with
autonegotiated speed and duplex settings.
Understanding Dual-Ethernet Bonding Options
Network bonding technology treats two ports as a single channel, with the network
using one IP address for the server. To take advantage of network bonding, you
need to have performed these operations: (1) both ports are physically connected to
the network; (2) both ports are connected to the same switch on the same subnet.
Standalone
This mode (the default) treats each port as a separate interface. This configuration
should only be used in multihomed environments in which network storage
resources must reside on two separate subnets. Using this mode when both
interfaces are connected to the same network segment is not supported and will
lead to unexpected results.