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HP 1.10GB Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem User Manual

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Network management 59

This screen has similar fields to the Define Ethernet Network screen (on page

55

). This screen can only be

edited by users with network privileges, but it is viewable by all authorized users.

The following table describes the fields within the Edit Network screen.

Field name

Description

Network

Network Name

Name of the network

Enabled

Displays the current state of the network as enabled (checked) or

disabled (unchecked)

Status

Displays the current status of the network

PID

PID status for the overall network

Advanced Network Settings

If checked, displays additional selections for advanced network settings

Smart Link

Shows whether Smart Link is enabled (checked) or disabled (unchecked)

Private Network

Shows whether this network is designated (checked) or not designated

(unchecked) as a private network

Enable VLAN Tunneling

Shows whether VLAN tunneling is enabled (checked) or disabled

(unchecked)

External Uplink Ports

Use Shared Uplink Set

Enables selection or creation of a shared uplink set

Port

Network port locations (enclosure, bay, and port numbers)

Port Role

Applicable when Failover Connection Mode is selected. The port can be

designated as Primary or Secondary.

Port Status

Displays the current linked status of the selected port

Connector Type

Displays the type of connector on the port; for example, RJ-45

Connected to

If the port is connected to a switch that supports LLDP, the switch MAC

address and switch port number appear. A link is provided to obtain

more information about the far-end switch port.

PID

When selected, this option sets/clears the port identifier color as blue on

the VC E-net module to aid in the location of the specific uplink. The PID

status for the overall network also appears.

Speed/Duplex

Pull-down menu to specify the speed and duplex (where applicable) of
the uplink port