HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator 3.0.4 deployment guide (AG421-96001, March 2007)

HP STORAGEWORKS ENTERPRISE FILE SERVICES WAN ACCELERATOR DEPLOYMENT GUIDE 33
3 - VIRTUAL IN-PATH NETWORK
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EPLOYMENTS
The following figure illustrates the server-side of the network where load balancing is
required.
Figure 3-1. In-Path, Load-Balanced, Layer-4 Switch Deployment
Basic Steps
(Client-Side)
The client-side HP EFS WAN Accelerator is configured as an in-path device. For
detailed information, see the HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN
Accelerator Installation and Configuration Guide.
Basic Steps
(Server-Side)
Perform the following steps for each HP EFS WAN Accelerator in the cluster.
1. Mount and power on the HP EFS WAN Accelerator. For detailed information, see
the HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator Installation and
Configuration Guide.
2. Connect to the HP EFS WAN Accelerator. For detailed information, see the HP
StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator Installation and
Configuration Guide. Make sure you properly connect to the Layer-2 switch. For
example:
 On HP EFS WAN Accelerator A, plug the straight-through cable into the
Primary port of the HP EFS WAN Accelerator and connect it to the LAN port
of the Layer-2 switch.
 On HP EFS WAN Accelerator B, plug the straight-through cable into the
Primary port of the HP EFS WAN Accelerator and connect it to the LAN port
of the Layer-2 switch.
3. Configure the HP EFS WAN Accelerator in an in-path configuration. For detailed
information, see the HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator
Installation and Configuration Guide.
4. Connect the Layer-4 switch to the HP EFS WAN Accelerator:
 On HP EFS WAN Accelerator A, plug the straight-through cable into the WAN
port of the HP EFS WAN Accelerator and the Layer-4 switch.