9.5.01 HP P4000 SAN Solution User Guide (AX696-96168, February 2012)

Configuring storage system communication
Use the Communication tab to configure the network interface used by the storage system to
communicate with other storage systems on the network and to update the list of managers that
the storage system can communicate with.
Selecting the interface used by the SAN/iQ software
The SAN/iQ software uses one network interface for communication with other storage systems
on the network. In order for clustering to work correctly, the SAN/iQ software communication
interface must be designated on each storage system. The interface can be
• A single NIC that is not part of a bond
• A bonded interface consisting of two bonded NICs
NOTE: Only NICs that are in the Active or Passive (Ready) state can be designated as the
communication interface. You cannot make a disabled NIC the communication interface.
When you initially set up a storage system using the Configuration Interface, the first interface that
you configure becomes the interface used for the SAN/iQ software communication.
To select a different communication interface:
1. In the navigation window, select the storage system, and log in.
2. Open the tree, and select the TCP/IP Network category.
3. Select the Communication tab to bring that window to the front.
Figure 37 Selecting the SAN/iQ software network interface and updating the list of managers
4. Select an IP address from the list of Manager IP Addresses.
5. Click Communication Tasks, and select Select SAN/iQ Address.
6. Select an Ethernet port for this address.
7. Click OK.
Now, this storage system connects to the IP address through the Ethernet port you selected.
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