Configuring a Network Datalink (BUI)

Use this procedure to configure datalinks, which can then be used to configure interfaces.

1. From the Configuration menu, select Network, then Configuration.
2. Click the add icon located next to Datalinks.
3. Optional: In the Network Datalink dialog box, type a Name for the datalink.

   By default the name of the datalink is set to Untitled Datalink.

4. Optional: Set a Custom MTU.

   For the Max Transmission Unit (MTU) property, specify the following:

   1. Click the Custom button.
   2. Type 9000 in the text field.
5. Optional: Set the Link Speed, Link Duplex, and Flow Control.

   These settings are available if you did not select either the VLAN or VNIC check box at the top of the dialog box.

6. Optional: Set a VLAN ID.

   This field is available if you selected the VLAN or VNIC check box at the top of the dialog box.

7. Choose a device from the Devices list.
8. Click APPLY.

   The datalink appears in the Datalinks list.

Next Steps

• To modify a datalink, double-click the datalink or hover over the datalink and click the edit icon , make the changes, and click the APPLY button.
• To delete a datalink, hover over the datalink, click the delete icon , and confirm that you want to delete the datalink.

Related Topics

Configuring a Management Interface (BUI)