PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance 5.16.0.0 Administrator's Guide for DM5500

Add a virtual network

Configure a new virtual network for use with assets and protection policies.

1. From the PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance UI, select Infrastructure > Networks.
   The Networks window appears.
2. Click Add.
   The Add Network wizard opens.
3. In Configuration, for Network Purposes, select one or more traffic types.
   Virtual network traffic types provides more information.

   NOTE: If Default network is configured with a 0 VLAN ID, the VAULT network cannot be added with 0 VLAN ID. Use another VLAN ID or perform System Configuration to change the Default network VLAN ID other than 0.
4. In the Network Name field, type the name of the new virtual network.
   It is recommended that you keep the network names consistent for each VLAN.
5. In the VLAN ID field, type the numeric value 2 through 4094 that corresponds to the VLAN which this virtual network represents.
   NOTE:Access mode is not supported for backup network.
6. By default, the applicable MTU (maximum transmission unit) value for the virtual network is displayed along with the Uplink Group.
   Allowable MTU values range from 1500 to 9000.
7. In the Subnet Mask field, type the applicable subnet mask address.
8. For the Data IP Addresses field, provide the indicated number of reserved IP addresses for PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance to use for communication on this virtual network.

   To add values to the pool, type an IP address in the field provided. To add additional IP address click on the + button and type in the IP address. To remove additional IP address from the pool, click on the Delete icon next to the additional IP address field.

   NOTE:Maximum three IP addresses can be configured for Static IP Addresses when selecting all traffic types.

   NOTE:Maximum two IP addresses can be configured for Static IP Addresses without Cloud DR.

   NOTE:Maximum one IP address can be configured for Static IP Addresses for Cloud DR.
9. Verify that the static IP address pool contains enough addresses to add the virtual network.
10. Click Next.
    The Add Network wizard moves to the Routes page.
11. If applicable, click Add to define any required routes.
    NOTE:Routes are optional for Backup and Replication networks.

    The Add Routes page opens. Complete the following substeps:
    1. Select a route type:
       • If you select Subnet, define the subnet in CIDR format. For example, 192.0.1.0/24.
       • If you select Host, type the IP address.
    2. Type the IP address of the default gateway in Gateway field through which PowerProtect Data Manager Appliance should reach the subnet.
    3. Click Save.
       The network routing is necessary when the network traffic crosses one or more subnet boundaries or routed network. In this case, the system on each side of the link needs instruction on which router to contact so that the traffic is routed to the correct network.

       Routers are responsible for moving data from one network to another. To reach a system not on the local network, the host needs to know the IP address of a system (a router) on its local network that can forward the data to another network. This router is often called the next hop gateway. The next hop gateway must always be an IP address directly reachable from the host. The routing table on a host is a set of rules that tells the host about which system to contact.

       For example, you are a host on <network IP1>. To reach a system on <network IP1>, you can send the data directly to that system. But, if you need to reach a system on the <network IP2>, send the data to <network IP3>. And, to reach all other systems, send the data to <network IP4>.

       In the above scenario, the next hop gateway for <network IP2> is the router <network IP3>. The <network IP4> is the default gateway.

       The Add Routes page closes. The Routes list displays the new route.
    4. Review the route information.
       If any parameters are incorrect, select the checkbox for that route and then click Delete.
    5. Repeat these substeps for any additional required routes.
12. Click Next.
    The Add Network wizard moves to the Summary page.
13. Verify the network configuration information, and then click Apply.
    The Add Network wizard closes. The Networks page displays the new network with the In Progress status.