The default method for changing the network configuration is . Always use this option unless your network does not have a DHCP server.
By default, the storage array management ports will be set to DHCP configuration. If the controllers on your storage array are unable to get an IP configuration from a DHCP server, the controllers will time out and fall back to a default static IP address. The default IP settings for an IPv4 configuration are:
Controller 0: IP: 192.168.128.101 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Controller 1: IP: 192.168.128.102 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
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No default gateway is set.
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If DHCP is not used, initial configuration of the management station must be performed on the same physical subnet as the storage array. Additionally, during initial configuration, at least one network adapter must be configured on the same IP subnet as the storage array’s default management port (192.168.128.101 or 192.168.128.102). After initial configuration (management ports are configured using MD Storage Manager), the management station’s IP address can be changed back to its previous settings.
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This procedure applies to out-of-band management only. If you choose to set up in-band management, you must complete this step and then refer to Step 8: (Optional) Set Up In-Band Management.
If you are using a DHCP server, make sure that the IP address does not change. The IP address might change if a MAC address is assigned on the DHCP server.
By default, the IPv6 configuration is generated based on the MAC address.