Network Interfaces window

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

•	Command buttons

•	Interface list

•	Details area

Command buttons

Create VIF

Launches the Create VIF wizard, which enables you to create virtual interfaces.

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

Create VLAN

Opens the Create VLAN Interface dialog box, which enables you 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, which enables you to modify network interfaces.

Status

Updates the status of the selected network interface. The interface status 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.

Refresh

Updates the information in the window.

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.

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

Displays configuration details for the selected interface.

Alias tab

Displays details on the alias for a selected interface.

Related tasks

Adding interface aliases

Creating virtual interfaces

Creating VLAN interfaces

Deleting network interfaces

Removing interface aliases

Editing interface aliases

Editing virtual interfaces

Editing network interfaces

Enabling or disabling network interfaces