1/10G networks

Question

Hi guys-is it possible to have 1G and 10G interfaces on different networks for Isilon. Idea is to use 1G (ext-1 & ext-2) ports for management and 10G ports for data. I know you can separate them using pools. But do they have to be on the same network or using different networks for 1 and 10G will work? Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

GP

Peter_Sero · Accepted Answer

Using different networks is actually very good practise when using 1G and 10G on the same cluster! Otherwise outgoing traffic intended for 10G might leave through 1G... -- Peter

carlilek · Answer

They need to be in separate pools, but they can be in the same subnet and you can use both types of interface on the same node.

chughh27 · Answer

Hello,

You questions has answer as well.

You have choice of creating 2 subnet and 2 pools.

If you are going with 2 pools then it will be same subnet

Else you can create 2 different subnet and create a pool under each subnet.

Thanks

padukone · Answer

Thank you Peter!

Anonymous User · Answer

One item people haven't addressed yet is to make sure that the default gateway priority settings are set correctly.  I assume that you want most of your data to actually go out the 10g interfaces so set that gateway to have the highest priority (priority 1).

dynamox · Answer

don't forget SmartConnect licensing, if my memory service me well, basic SmartConnect does not allow multiple IP pools in one subnet.

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