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Virtual Connect networks 94
The following table describes the fields within the Edit Ethernet Network screen.
Field name Description
Network
Network Name
Name of the network
Enabled
Displays the current state of the network as enabled (checked) or
disabled (unchecked)
Status
Displays the current status of the network
PID
PID status for the overall network
Color
A network can have a user-defined color to group and identify the
network within VCM.
Labels
A network can have up to 16 user-defined labels to group and identify
the network within VCM.
Advanced Network Settings
If checked, displays additional selections for advanced network settings
Smart Link (on page 75)
Shows whether Smart Link is enabled (checked) or disabled (unchecked)
Private Network ("Private Networks" on
page 75)
Shows whether this network is designated (checked) or not designated
(unchecked) as a private network
Enable VLAN Tunneling ("VLAN
Tunneling Support" on page 75)
Shows whether VLAN tunneling is enabled (checked) or disabled
(unchecked)
External Uplink Ports
Use Shared Uplink Set
Enables the selection of a shared uplink set to be used as the uplink port
for this network. For more information, see “Shared uplink sets and
VLAN tagging (on page 74)."
Port
Network port locations (enclosure, bay, and port numbers)
Port Role
Applicable when Failover Connection Mode is selected. The port can be
designated as Primary or Secondary.
Port Status
Shows the link status, link speed, and connectivity of the port. If the port