Pre-install network configuration worksheet

Before installing the ThinkAgile CP solution, you need to plan your deployment by completing a pre-install network configuration worksheet.

Physical interfaces and cabling types

When planning your ThinkAgile CP deployment, consider the following:

Data Center Uplink Port Type	10 GB or 40 GB
Cable Type	SFP+ fiber ports (10 GbE) or QSFP+ fiber ports (40 GbE)
OOB Interconnect Port Type	RJ45
Data Center PDU power Connector Type	C14

• Worksheet considerations
  This section covers the considerations required for filling out the pre-install network configuration worksheet.
• VLAN conflict check
  This section covers how to check for VLAN conflicts.
• Protocol interoperability
  This section covers the protocol interoperability settings for ThinkAgile CP and the customer network.
• Interconnect switch configuration considerations
  This section covers the interconnect switch settings to consider during the ThinkAgile CP solution planning.
• Static route configuration in the customer network - Edge and core routers
  This section covers the static route configuration considerations for edge and core routers in the customer network.
• IP address assignment — customer facing networks
  This section covers the guidelines when assigning IP addresses to customer facing networks.
• IP address assignment – ThinkAgile CP internal networks
  This section covers the guidelines when assigning IP addresses to ThinkAgile CP internal networks.
• IP address assignment — VNETs
  This section covers the considerations