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Completing the NFS client configuration worksheet

You require network addresses and storage configuration information to perform NFS client configuration tasks.

Target network addresses

You require a subnet with two IP addresses for NFS data LIFs for each node in the cluster. There should be two separate networks for high availability. The specific IP addresses are assigned by ONTAP when you create the LIFs as part of creating the SVM.

If possible, separate network traffic on separate physical networks or on VLANs.


Network topology for client configuration

Subnet for LIFs: _______________________

Node or LIF with port to switchIP addressNetwork maskGatewayVLAN IDHome port
Node 1 / LIF to switch 1     
Node 2 / LIF to switch 1     
Node 3 / LIF to switch 1     
Node 4 / LIF to switch 1     
Node 1 / LIF to switch 2     
Node 2 / LIF to switch 2     
Node 3 / LIF to switch 2     
Node 4 / LIF to switch 2     

Storage configuration

If the aggregate and SVM are already created, record their names here; otherwise, you can create them as required:

Node to own NFS export 
Aggregate name 
SVM name 

NFS export information

Export size 
Export name (optional) 
Export description (optional) 

SVM information

If you are not using an existing SVM, you require the following information to create a new one:

SVM name 
Aggregate for SVM root volume 
SVM user name (optional) 
SVM password (optional) 
SVM management LIF (optional)Subnet:
IP address:
Network mask:
Gateway:
Home node:
Home port: