HP StorageWorks Enterprise File Services WAN Accelerator Deployment Guide (November 2005)

HP EFS WAN ACCELERATOR DEPLOYMENT GUIDE 31
3 - LOGICAL 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 EFS 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 EFS WAN Accelerator Installation and Configuration
Guide.
2. Connect to the HP EFS WAN Accelerator. For detailed information, see the
HP EFS 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 EFS 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.