Q-Logic 9000 Network Cables User Manual


 
4 – EVIC Configuration and Monitoring Features
Configuration
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different. The instance and name are not required to be the same as the VLAN
number.
The two virtual ports on the EVIC that have been setup need to be configured.
2. From the EVIC GUI, select Configuration, VLAN Configuration and Port Type
as Host. Set the PVID to the VLAN number 10 or 20 for the virtual port that
corresponds to the correct HostName, HostInstance, and HostGUID.
3. Select Configuration, VLAN Configuration and Port Type Ethernet. Enable
Ingress Rules and set the VLAN Membership to include the two desired VLANs
10 and 20.
The EVIC will know that traffic coming from eioc10 is on VLAN 10 and eioc20 is
on VLAN 20.
4.3.6
Link Aggregation
Link Aggregation (or trunking) is a method of combining physical network links into
a single, logical link for increased bandwidth. Link Aggregation also provides load
balancing where processing and communication activity is distributed across
several links in a trunk to reduce the likelihood that a single link becomes
over-subscribed.
Figure 4-32. Link Aggregation
1. From Menu, select Configuration.
2. Select Link Aggregation. The Link Aggregation window is displayed:
Figure 4-33. Link Aggregation Window
Following is a high-level description for each field in the window:
Ext
The external Ethernet Port number that applies to the remainder of the settings
in each row. This field is viewable only.
Link Status