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Add a software adapter to configure and manage network interfaces or adapters on the storage system.

The purpose of adding a software adapter is to configure and manage network interfaces or adapters on the storage system. Specify the IP address of the remote storage system to connect to. All LUNs assigned to the initiator IQN/NQN of the system will be imported.

The key purposes and benefits of adding a software adapter in QuantaStor:

  • Network Connectivity: Adding a software adapter allows you to establish network connectivity for the storage system. You can configure network interfaces with appropriate IP addresses, subnet masks, and gateway settings to ensure proper communication with other devices and networks.
  • Network Bonding/Teaming: QuantaStor supports network bonding or teaming, which is the process of combining multiple network interfaces into a single logical interface. Adding software adapters enables you to create bonded or teamed interfaces, which increases bandwidth, improves network redundancy, and enhances network performance.
  • VLAN Tagging: QuantaStor supports Virtual LAN (VLAN) tagging, which enables network segmentation and isolation. By adding software adapters, you can assign VLAN tags to specific network interfaces, allowing traffic separation and enhanced network security.
  • Network Services: Adding software adapters allows you to configure network services such as DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and DNS (Domain Name System). DHCP enables automatic IP address assignment to connected devices, while DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses. Configuring these services on software adapters helps streamline network management.
  • IP Storage Connectivity: Adding software adapters facilitates connectivity to IP-based storage protocols such as iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) or NFS (Network File System). These protocols enable remote access to storage resources over the network, and software adapters play a crucial role in establishing and managing the network connections required for IP storage access.
  • Load Balancing: In environments where the storage system handles high volumes of network traffic, adding software adapters allows you to distribute network load across multiple interfaces. This load balancing feature optimizes performance and ensures efficient utilization of network resources.

Adding a software adapter in QuantaStor enables the configuration and management of network interfaces to establish connectivity, support network bonding/teaming, VLAN tagging, network services, IP storage connectivity, and load balancing. It enhances the storage system's network capabilities and enables efficient network communication and access to storage resources.


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