HP 1.10GB Virtual Connect Ethernet Module for c-Class BladeSystem - Manual (Page 78)

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Task Action
Delete an associated network Left-click to select an associated network, right-click to display a menu, and
then select Delete.
Defining a shared uplink set
To define a shared uplink set:
1. Enter the shared uplink set name. The uplink set name can be up to 31 characters in length (no spaces).
2. Add one or more external ports using the Add Port pull-down menu. Only available ports are listed, and
they display the current port link status. Select two or more ports to ensure a high availability
connection.
3. Select the speed and duplex (where applicable) of the uplink ports. Click the drop-down box under
Speed/Duplex, and then select a setting. Half-duplex operation is not supported by the Virtual Connect
Ethernet module.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the uplink interface port speed matches the speed set on the
corresponding network switch port. If using autonegotiation, both ports must be configured to use
autonegotiation or they might not link.
4. Select the Connection Mode:
o Auto (recommended)—This mode enables the uplinks to attempt to form aggregation groups using
IEEE 802.3ad link aggregation control protocol, and to select the highest performing uplink as the
active path to external networks.
Aggregation groups require multiple ports from a single Virtual Connect Ethernet module to be
connected to a single external switch that supports automatic formation of LACP aggregation
groups, or multiple external switches that utilize distributed link aggregation. HP has guidelines
available for users who wish to connect to external switches that support distributed link
aggregation capabilities.
Multiple aggregation groups may be formed from the ports selected for the network. The highest
performing aggregation group is selected as active, with other aggregation groups and individual
links used as standby connections.
o Failover—If this mode is selected, set the port to Primary or Secondary. Only a single link is used as
the active link to the external networks with other ports used as standby connections.
5. Identify the Associated Networks that will use this shared uplink:
a. Right-click the header row in the Associated Networks table to display a menu, and then select Add.
b. Enter the name of the network.
c. Enter the number for the VLAN ID (1 to 4094) for that network as defined by the network
administrator and as configured on the external Ethernet switch.
d. Select whether to enable (checked) or disable (unchecked) native VLAN. Only one network can be
selected as the native VLAN. See "Shared uplink sets and VLAN tagging (on page
75 )."
e. Select whether to enable (checked) or disable (unchecked) Smart Link (on page 54 ).
f. Select whether to designate (checked) or not designate (unchecked) the network as a private
network ("
Private Networks " on page 54 ).
g. Repeat steps a through f for all networks that are to use the shared uplink set.