User manual QUANTUM DXI6700 SITE PLANNING GUIDE

[. . . ] DXi6500 and DXi6700 Contents Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Included With Your DXi6500 and DXi6700. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Rack Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Chapter 5, "DXi6500 and DXi6700 Configuration, " in the DXi6500 and DXi6700 User's Guide contains descriptions of the network segmentation options, however, refer to the following sections for network segmentation recommendations: · General Recommendations · DXi6500 Segmentation Options · DXi6500 Performance Guidelines General Recommendations When considering the use of network segmentation, refer to the following general recommendations: Avoid Segmentation Where Possible Segmentation options are provided for use in environments where it is required to separate management, data, and replication traffic, but in most cases this is not necessary and simply introduces unneeded configuration complexity. Avoid LACP While the use of LACP (Link Aggregation Control Protocol) to manage the allocation of traffic across bonded DXi ports is supported as an advanced configuration option, its use is discouraged. LACP configuration can be complex, and improper configuration can render your system inaccessible. Use Round Robin Where possible, use of balanced Round Robin (Mode zero) bonds is preferred for simplicity. Round Robin refers to the method used by the DXi system to balance outbound data transmission. It has no effect on data reception inbound to the DXi system. Inbound traffic is controlled by the load balancing algorithm within the upstream Ethernet switch. Based on the switch algorithm in use, traffic observed inbound to the DXi system may or may not appear balanced. This is normal. 4 Installation DXi6500 and DXi6700 DXi6500 Segmentation Options The following network segmentation recommendations are listed in order of complexity: · Basic Network Recommendations · Intermediate Network Recommendations · Advanced Network Recommendations Basic Network Recommendations Basic network configurations do not include network segmentation, do not require switch re-configuration, and conform to the General Recommendations on page 4. No Segmentation means that data, replication, and management traffic may use the same network. If your network policies require separation of replication or management traffic, continue to the Advanced Network Recommendations on page 6. DXi6500, Model 6510 (2 x 1GbE Ports) and DXi6500, Models 6520, 6530, and 6540 (6 x 1GbE Ports) If less than 1Gb per second (~450GB/hr) of performance is required, follow these steps. Otherwise proceed to the Intermediate Network Recommendations on page 6. 1 For Segmentation, select BOND ALL (Not segmented). 2 For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0). 3 Connect a single DXi Ethernet port (ETH0 preferred) to your switch and configure IP information appropriately on the IP page. DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1GbE Ports and 2 x 10GbE Ports) -10GbE Connectivity Not Available If single 1Gb port connectivity meets requirements, follow these steps. Otherwise proceed to the Intermediate Network Recommendations on page 6. 1 For Segmentation, select BOND ALL 1Gb (Not segmented). 2 For Bonding, select Round Robin (Mode 0). 3 Connect a single DXi 1Gb Ethernet port (ETH0 preferred) to your switch and configure IP information appropriately on the IP page. DXi6500, Model 6550 (2 x 1GbE Ports and 2x 10GbE Ports) - 10GbE Connectivity Is Available If single 10Gb connectivity is desired and meets requirements, follow these steps. Otherwise proceed to the Intermediate Network Recommendations on page 6. Use of multiple 10Gb connections is currently not recommended. [. . . ] We ensure total customer satisfaction by providing comprehensive, responsive services on a worldwide basis. A variety of support options are available to you via Quantum's tiered hardware support plans to meet a range of budget and availability requirements. Quantum's Support Plans include Next Business Day Gold (Next Business Day Onsite, 7x24 Phone Support), Gold (7x24x4 Hr on-site, 7x24 phone support), and a customized Platinum offering. A Warranty extension of Bronze (5x9xNBD on-site, 5x9 phone support) is also an option for the second and third year of ownership. [. . . ]