FAQs
Frequently asked questions...
- What is auto-negotiation?
Auto-negotiation is the ability of a network interface to automatically coordinate its own connection parameters (speed and duplex) with another network interface. - What is IPv6 stateless address auto-configuration?
With stateless auto-configuration, hosts do not obtain addresses and other configuration information from a server. Stateless auto-configuration in IPv6 features link-local addresses, multicasting, and the Neighbor Discovery (ND) protocol. IPv6 can generate the interface ID of an address from the underlying data link layer address. - Which do I choose -- DHCP or manual configuration?
The default method for network configuration is Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). Always use this option unless your network does not have a DHCP server. - What is a DHCP server?
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a protocol that automates the task of assigning an Internet Protocol (IP) address. - How do I configure my DHCP server?
You must configure a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server to use static Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for the controllers in your storage array. - Why do I need to change the controller network configuration?
You must set the network configuration for each controller—its Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnetwork mask (subnet mask), and gateway—when you use out-of-band management. - Where do I get the network configuration?
You can get the Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnetwork mask (subnet mask), and gateway information from your network administrator. - What are ICMP PING responses?
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is one of the protocols of the TCP/IP suite. - When should I refresh the port configuration or the iSNS server from the DHCP server?
Refresh the DHCP server any time the server is modified or upgraded, and the DHCP information relevant to the current storage array and the storage array that you want to use has changed. - What should I do after configuring the management ports?
If you changed the IP address for the storage array, you might want to update the global array view in ThinkSystem SAN Manager.
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