Changing the link configuration of the SG1000

You can change the Ethernet link configuration of the SG1000. You can change the port bond mode, the network bond mode, and the link speed.

Before you begin

You must have specific access permissions. For details, see the instructions for administering StorageGRID.
You must be signed in to the Grid Manager using a supported browser.

About this task

Options for changing the Ethernet link configuration of the SG1000 include:

Changing Port bond mode from Fixed to Aggregate, or from Aggregate to Fixed
Changing Network bond mode from Active-Backup to LACP, or from LACP to Active-Backup
Enabling or disabling VLAN tagging, or changing the value of a VLAN tag
Changing the link speed

Before changing the link configuration, you must place the SG1000 into maintenance mode. Putting a StorageGRID appliance into maintenance mode might make the appliance unavailable for remote access.

Steps

Follow these steps to place the SG1000 into maintenance mode:
1. From the Grid Manager, select Nodes.
2. Select the appliance node.
3. Select the Tasks tab.
4. Click Maintenance Mode.
  A confirmation dialog box appears.
5. Enter the provisioning passphrase, and click OK.
  A progress bar and a series of messages, including "Request Sent," Stopping StorageGRID, and "Rebooting" indicate that the appliance is completing the steps for entering maintenance mode.
  
  When the appliance is in maintenance mode, a confirmation message lists the URLs you can use to access the StorageGRID Appliance Installer.
6. Browse to any of the URLs displayed.
  Note: If possible, use the URL containing the IP address of the appliance's Admin Network port.
  
  Note: Accessing https://169.254.0.1:8443 requires a direct connection to the local management port.
7. Confirm that the appliance is in maintenance mode by noting the maintenance mode message on the StorageGRID Appliance Installer home page.
From the StorageGRID Appliance Installer, select Configure Networking > Link Configuration.
Make the desired changes to the link configuration.
For more information on the options, see "Configuring network links."
When you are satisfied with your selections, click Save.
Note: You might lose your connection if you made changes to the network or link you are connected through. If you are not reconnected within 1 minute, re-enter the URL for the StorageGRID Appliance Installer using one of the other IP addresses assigned to the appliance: https://SG1000_Controller_IP:8443
Select Configure Networking > Ping Test from the menu.
Use the Ping Test tool to check connectivity to IP addresses on any networks that might have been affected by the link configuration changes you made when configuring the appliance.
In addition to any other tests you choose to perform, confirm that you can ping the Grid Network IP address of the primary Admin Node, and the Grid Network IP address of at least one other node. If necessary, return to the instructions for configuring network links, and correct any issues.
Once you are satisfied that your link configuration changes are working, return the appliance to normal operating mode:
1. From the StorageGRID Appliance Installer, select Advanced > Reboot Controller.
2. Click Reboot Controller.
  During the reboot, the following screen appears:
  
  The appliance reboots and rejoins the grid. This process can take up to 20 minutes.
3. On the Nodes page, verify that the appliance node returns to the expected status by viewing the icon to the left of the node name.
  When the reboot is complete, the Tasks tab looks like the following screenshot: