Configuration > Network

Configuration > Network > Interfaces

You can use the Interfaces window to view a list of network interfaces and add, edit, or delete interfaces from your storage system.

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List view

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Tree view

•	Interface list

•	Details area

List view

Create VIF

Starts the Create VIF wizard.

Note: You cannot add a virtual interface if there are no available interfaces.

Create VLAN

Opens the Create VLAN Interface dialog box. You can use this dialog box to add a new VLAN interface.

Note: You cannot add a VLAN interface if there are no available interfaces.

Edit

Opens the Edit Network Interface dialog box. You can use this dialog box to modify network interfaces.

Status

Updates the status of the selected network interface. The interface can be one of the following:

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Enable

Enables the selected network interface.

You cannot enable a physical VLAN or an interface which is a part of the vif.

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Disable

Disables the selected network interface. You cannot disable a physical VLAN or an interface which is a part of the vif.

Delete

Deletes the selected interface.

Note: You can only remove a virtual interface such as a vif or a VLAN.

View As

List

Allows you to view a list of network interfaces.

Tree

Allows you to view the parent-child relationship between network interfaces.

Refresh

Updates the information in the window.

Tree view

Tree

You can view the parent-child relationship between network interfaces.

Interface list

The interface list displays the name, type, IP address and the status of each interface.

Name

Specifies the name of the interface.

Type

Specifies the type of interface.

IP Address

Specifies the IP address of the storage system.

Partner

Specifies the IP address of the partner system in an active/active pair.

Status

Specifies the current status of the interface.

Details area

The area below the interface list displays detailed information about the selected interface.

General tab

The General tab displays configuration details for the selected interface.

Alias tab

The Alias tab provides details on the alias for a selected interface.