Device Insert Elements
Note:
Some fields are dynamic and only display when specific values are selected. Dynamic fields are noted in the description.Table 3-4 Devices General Options
Field | Description | Data Input Notes |
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Device Type |
The type of device. Note: A device type of Ethernet is system generated and not selectable from this form. |
Format: Options Range: Bonding, VLAN, Alias Default: N/A A value is required. |
Start on Boot | When selected, this checkbox enables the device to start on boot. |
Format: Checkbox Default: Enabled |
Boot Protocol | The boot protocol. |
Format: List Range: None, DHCP Default: None A value is required. |
MTU Setting |
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) setting for the device (bytes per packet) Caution: Changing the MTU setting for an existing interface restarts the interface, which is service affecting. |
Format: Numeric Range: 1280-65570 Default: 1500 |
Monitoring Type |
The monitoring type to use with a bonding device. Note: This field is dynamic and only displays when bonding is selected as the device type. |
Format: Options Range: MII, ARP Default: MI A Value is required. |
Primary |
The preferred primary interface. Note: This field is dynamic and only appears when bonding is selected as the device type and a monitoring type choice is selected. |
Format: List Range: None - all available devices Default: None A value is required. |
Monitoring Interval |
MII monitoring interval in milliseconds. Note: A monitoring type is selected by default (MII). |
Format: Numeric Range: A positive integer Default: 100ms A value is required. |
Upstream Delay |
MII monitoring upstream delay in milliseconds. Note: This field is dynamic and only appears when bonding is selected as the device type and MII is selected as the monitoring type. |
Format: Numeric Range: A positive integer Default: 200ms A value is required. |
Downstream Delay |
MII monitoring downstream delay in milliseconds. Note: This field is dynamic and only appears when bonding is selected as the device type and MII is selected as the monitoring type. |
Format: Numeric Range: A positive integer Default: 200ms A value is required. |
ARP Validation |
The method to validate the ARP probes and replies. Note: This field is dynamic and only appears when bonding is selected as the device type and ARP is selected as the monitoring type. |
Format: List Range: None, Active, Backup, All Default: None A value is required. |
ARP Target IP(s) |
Comma-separated ARP target IP address list. Note: This field is dynamic and only appears when bonding is selected as the device type and ARP is selected as the monitoring type. |
Format: Valid IP addresses Range: Dotted quad decimal (IPv4) or colon hex (IPv6) Default: None Range: Dotted quad decimal (IPv4) or colon hex (IPv6) |
Base Device(s) |
The base device(s) for bond, alias, and VLAN device types. Note: Alias and VLAN devices require one selection; bond devices require two selections. This cannot be changed after the device is created. |
Format: Options Range: Available base devices Default: N/A A Value is required. |
IP Interfaces | ||
Add IP Interface |
Presents a row with a single address box and network list. Note: For each row, only one IP Address and network can be specified. To specify additional rows, clickAdd IP Interface. |
Format: Button At least one entry is required. |
Remove |
Removes the device interface IP Address on the selected row. Note: This is not a delete button. IfApply has already been selected, clickingRemove does not delete the interface. Deleting an interface that has already been defined takes place from the Devices page. |
Format: Button |
Submit Buttons | ||
OK | Submits the information to the database, and, if successful, returns you to the Devices page. | |
Apply | Submits the information to the database, and, if successful, remains on the Devices [Insert] form so that you can enter additional data. | |
Cancel | Discards the information and returns you to the Devices page. |