3.4.0 Matrix Server Administration Guide

Configure Network Interfaces

When you add a server to the matrix, Matrix Server determines whether

each network interface on that server meets the following conditions:

• The network interface is up and running.

• The network interface is multicast-capable.

• 802.3x Ethernet flow control is not used.

• Each network interface card (NIC) is on a separate network.

Network interfaces meeting these conditions are automatically

configured into the matrix.

Matrix Server ignores aliased network interfaces and does not configure

them into the matrix.

Overview

Be sure that your network configuration meets the requirements specified

in the PolyServe Matrix Server Installation Guide.

Administrative Traffic

Matrix Server uses a local network for its administrative traffic. It does

not require exclusive use of this network; other site traffic can also use it.

By default, Matrix Server administrative traffic is allowed on all network

interfaces. However, when you configure the matrix, you can specify the

networks that you prefer to use for the administrative traffic. For