DATOptic RM12-S6.TB - Rackmount - Manual (Page 42)

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WEB BROWSER-BASED CONFIGURATION
Note:
If you configure the HTTP port number to 0, the HTTP
console will be closed.
• DHCP Function
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol that
lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the
assignment of IP (Internet Protocol) configurations on a com-
puter network. When using the internet’s set of protocols (TCP/
IP), in order for a computer system to communicate to another
computer system, it needs a unique IP address. Without DHCP,
the IP address must be entered manually at each computer sys-
tem. DHCP lets a network administrator supervise and distribute
IP addresses from a central point. The purpose of DHCP is to
provide the automatic (dynamic) allocation of IP client configu-
rations for a specific time period (called a lease period) and to
eliminate the work necessary to administer a large IP network.
• Local IP address
If you intend to set up your client computers manually (no
DHCP), make sure that the assigned IP address is in the same
range as the default router address and that it is unique to your
private network. However, it is highly recommend to use DHCP
if that option is available on your network. An IP address alloca-
tion scheme will reduce the time it takes to set-up client com-
To configure the RAID controller Ethernet port, move the cursor
bar to the main menu and click on the “System Controls” link.
The “System Controls” menu will show all items. Move the cur-
sor bar to the “Ethernet Configuration” item, and then select the
desired function.