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1 Addition of the secondary network interface
All OpenManage Enterprise-supported hypervisors allow the addition of multiple network interfaces to a given
virtual machine. Prior to OpenManage Enterprise version 3.3.1, only one network interface was supported,
and all managed devices were connected to this network or routable to the same. In version 3.3.1 you can
provide a secondary interface that allows for a segregated management network. Configuration of the
secondary network at the hypervisor level varies depending on the type of implementation that is involved,
VMware, Hyper-V, and KVM, for example, and is beyond the scope of this document. OpenManage
Enterprise 3.3.1 does allow for the inclusion of multiple additional network interfaces, but the only supported
configuration is one primary interface and one secondary interface.
To check that the appliance recognizes a secondary interface added to the hypervisor, do the following:
1. Log in to the Text User Interface (TUI) hypervisor console.
2. Select the Set Networking Parameters menu option.
3. Select the new network interface.
4. Configure the new network interface as necessary.
Sometimes, addition of the secondary interface requires that you shut down the appliance, add the interface,
and restart the appliance. This is typical for an appliance that has been upgraded from versions lower than
3.1.
When doing a fresh installation of OpenManage Enterprise 3.3.1, it is recommended that you bring up the
appliance and configure it initially with a single network interface as the primary or public facing interface.
After initial configuration, add the secondary interface for your managed network.