Redundant cloud connectivity refers to the setup of multiple network connections or paths to ensure continuous and reliable network connectivity between the host and BloxOne Cloud. It is a method used to minimize the risk of network downtime and improve network resilience. By having redundant connections, if one connection fails or experiences issues, the network traffic can automatically be rerouted through an alternate path, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity. In the context of BloxOne, redundant connectivity can be achieved by enabling port redundancy on LAN1 and LAN2 ports on the host. This feature groups the LAN1 and LAN2 ports into one logical interface, sharing one IP address. If a link to one of the ports fails or is disabled, the appliance fails over to the other port, avoiding service disruption. Therefore, the host never loses connectivity with BloxOne Cloud. It’s important to note that redundant connectivity can be configured in different ways depending on the specific network setup and requirements. The details of the configuration may vary based on the network equipment and software being used.
On the General Info page of the Edit <Host> wizard, you can update the general host information, as follows:
Name: Enter the name of the host.
Description: Enter additional information about the host.
Serial Number: Update the serial number of your host.
For physical VEP-1425 and VEP-1485 appliances, obtain the seven-digit serial number from the Service Tag label on the bottom of the appliance.
IP Space: From the drop-down menu, choose or search for an IP space in which you want your host to reside.
API Access Key: The information used mainly for backward-compatibility purposes, in scenarios where a host was configured using an API access key. You will need this key to establish a connection to the host. Click Copy to get the API access key associated with the host.
Location: From the drop-down list, choose a location profile you want to apply to the host. When you associate a location with the host, you can find the exact location of the host on the world map. For information, see Viewing General Host Information. You can also apply the same location profile to multiple hosts to group the hosts by location. For information about location management, see Managing Locations.
For information about IP settings, see Setting IP Interfaces.
Tags: Click the down arrow and then Add to specify the keys to be associated with the host:
KEY: Enter a meaningful name for the key, such as a location or a department.
VALUE: Select the appropriate checkbox, and enter the value for the associated key. For details, see Managing Tags.
Click Next to go to the IP Interface Settings page. You can also click Cancel to cancel the configuration or click Finish to save it.