HP StorageWorks Clustered File System 3.6.0 Windows Storage Server Edition Setup Guide (403102-005, January 2008)

Configuration Information

Network Configuration Requirements

All networks used with HP Clustered File System should be configured

as follows:

• Each network interface card (NIC) must be on a separate physical

network. For example, you could use either a separate Ethernet switch

for each network or a managed switch that allows network traffic to

be isolated.

• Each NIC must be on a separate logical IP network.

• Network interfaces should be multicast-capable. If an interface does

not provide this capability, contact HP Support for assistance.

• 802.3x Ethernet flow control cannot be used. Be sure to check the

driver settings for your NICs to ensure that this feature is disabled.

• The network topology should be symmetrical; each server in the

cluster should be connected to the same set of networks.

• One of the NICs is typically used for a private intra-cluster subnet.

This is required for optimal performance.

• The network adapter to which the server’s IP address is bound must

appear first on the Adapter and Bindings list on the Network and

Dial-up Connections window. (Right-click on My Network Places and

select Properties to display the window. Then select Advanced >

Advanced Settings to see the Adapter and Bindings tab.)