HP Virtual Connect 1.10Gb-F Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 82)

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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 )."