6.2 HP IBRIX 9000 Storage Network Best Practices Guide (TA768-96069, December 2012)

Dedicated management network
The dedicated management network configuration consists of two distinct networks. One network
carries the cluster and user network traffic. A separate network is dedicated to the management
network traffic. The dedicated management network is equivalent to the standard IBRIX 9720
configuration, which shipped with dedicated switches for the management network.
Motivation
Benefits of the dedicated management network:
• Optimal segregation of the user/cluster traffic and Management traffic.
• Better utilization of customer network infrastructure if there is already a network separation
between management and data traffic.
Reasons to choose a different configuration:
• Increased cabling required for a minimal configuration.
• Less flexibility without physical network changes.
• More effort for the customer to ensure the network is configured correctly.
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