Nas why dual ethernet

We have 2 NAS boxes 1. NAStorage 2. How can we use both these ethernet ports to get the best speeds? Popular Topics in General Networking. Which of the following retains the information it's storing when the system power is turned off? Submit ». Chris Apr 6, at UTC. Phil Lemay This person is a verified professional. Verify your account to enable IT peers to see that you are a professional. I don't use LACP anymore, because it just really does not do what you hope it does.

Are your jails DHCP? Nat checked? I'm really just curious about it, just learning more about networks, trying stuff out.

Black Ninja Neophyte Sage. Joined Nov 11, Messages 1, Rilo Ravestein said:. All connections to the NAS should be stable meaning no change in network address configuration. Especially if you use ip-based connections, port-forwarding, etc. Joined May 29, Messages 14, Black Ninja said:. I just wonder why so much against DHCP? In your current situation , every time you reinstall or change os you have to pull one ip , then go and change it again with static on the machine end.

Preferably via ipmi that has a fixed ip, even if the dhcp is down 3 what jgreco says 4 the dhcp service hands out DNS and gateway also, which I don't want for a NAS 4 since the dhcp often is on the isp router, it probably has te be reset often. Meaning configuring the fixed dhcp lease for the NAS again, while you usually don't reinstall a NAS often 5 probably more good arguments I missed.

And the inverse is true, when you change out the chassis you are using, the MAC address changes, and the network loses a service at a nailed-down address. Most network interfaces these days are built in to the mainboard. I think he meant the chassis including mobo, since the main reason for changing the chassis would be another mobo form factor.

Or more space for HDD's of course. Bidule0hm Server Electronics Sorcerer. Joined Aug 5, Messages 3, Explanation: for example I use IPs from You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads L. Locked Link Aggregation doesn't work as expected. Replies 3 Views 4K. Would it work? Will my old PC be safe, i. Do you have any recommendation in NAS model? Imagined network with NAS:. Yes, this should work. The two network interfaces can configured to be on separate networks and neither would be able to talk to each other.

Most modern network devices have an auto-sensing port, so a crossover cable should not be necessary. However, you could also use any home router they all have DHCP servers to automatically configure the network. The only advantage the router really gives you is the ability to easily add more network devices like a network printer, scanner, etc if you wanted to add one to your secure network in the future.

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