Configuring Unmanaged Devices

The Ethernet Port represents connectivity between a farm and unmanaged devices external to an I-Fabric. Adding an Ethernet Port to your farm design is one step in connecting a device that cannot be configured and managed with the software.

After a farm is activated, the device must be physically connected to the provisioned switch port.

Ethernet Port Best Practices

If you are using the Ethernet Port to indicate connectivity to a back channel network connection, do the following tasks:

• Read the following information about unmanaged devices in Adding and Removing Unmanaged Ethernet Devices in N1 Provisioning Server 3.1, Blades Edition, System Administration Guide.

• Place the Ethernet Port in a location within the farm that gives you the easiest access to the critical servers.

• Keep in mind how much access you are opening up between the farm and your organization, and apply restrictions where appropriate.