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Chapter 5. OpenStorage guidelines
In this chapter, we describe the ProtecTIER OpenStorage (OST) concepts, methods, and
system components. We also provide a networking overview that illustrates OST network
configuration best practices to support different IP configurations.
This chapter describes the following topics:
OST overview and main components
Networking overview and description of:
– Bonding and teaming
– Redundant mode
– 802.3ad topologies
– Intel Network Interface Cards (NIC)
– Technologies for LAN switches
Setting up your network in a ProtecTIER environment
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