Define single network – HP Virtual Connect 1.10Gb-F Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem User Manual

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Define Single Network

To define a network:

1.

Enter a name for the network that will be easily understood and recognized by the server

administrators defining and deploying server profiles. The network name can be up to 64 characters
in length (no spaces).

2.

To enable Smart Link, select the box under Smart Link ("

Smart Link

" on page

102

).

3.

To designate as a private network, select the box under Private Network ("

Private Networks

" on

page

102

).

4.

To enable VLAN tunneling, select the box under Enable VLAN Tunneling. This option is only
available if the 'Tunnel VLAN Tags' radio button is selected on the Advanced Settings tab of the

Ethernet Settings screen. See server VLAN tagging support restrictions and limitations. ("

Restrictions

and limitations

" on page

118

)

5.

Select the specific Virtual Connect Ethernet module external uplink ports that will connect the network

to the data center. The available external ports are listed in the multi-level Add Port drop-down menu.
Each port is labeled as linked or not linked. This status refers to whether or not a current connection

to an external switch exists.

If the network is to be local to the servers within the VC domain (enclosure), then no uplinks need to be

selected.
For additional information, see "Define Ethernet Network screen (on page

103

)."

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