Add IPv4 and IPv6 addresses to Layer 2 Engine Cluster interfaces
You can add IPv4 and IPv6 addresses to system communication interfaces on Layer 2 Engine Clusters.
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Steps
IP Address Properties dialog box (Layer 2 Engine Cluster interface)
Use this dialog box to define the properties of a Layer 2 Engine Cluster interface IP address.
Option | Definition |
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Node ID | Shows the number assigned to the node. |
Node | Shows the name of the node. |
IPv4 Address or IPv6 Address | Enter the IPv4 address or IPv6 address. |
Contact Address
(IPv4 addresses only) |
The IP address that components belonging to another Location use to connect to the interface. Double-clicking the Contact Address cell opens the Exceptions dialog box. |
Comment | Adds a comment to the IP address. |
Option | Definition |
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Network Settings section | |
Netmask
(IPv4 addresses only) |
Automatically populated IP address or netmask length (1–32).
You can change this value if needed. |
Prefix Length
(IPv6 addresses only) |
Automatically populated length. Adjust it if necessary by entering a value between 0–128. |
Network Address | The network address is automatically filled in and cannot be edited. |
Broadcast IP Address
(IPv4 addresses only) |
The broadcast IP address is automatically filled in and cannot be edited. |
Resolve IP Address From DNS Name dialog box
Use this dialog box to resolve an IP address from a DNS name.
Option | Definition |
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DNS Name | The DNS name that you want to resolve. |
Resolve | Select to display a list of IP addresses that the DNS name resolves to. Note: The IP
addresses are resolved by the computer running the Management Client.
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IP Address | Select the IP address that you want to use. |