VTrak E-Class Product Manual - Promise Technology, Inc.

Managing the Network Connection
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Chapter 4: Management with WebPAM PROe
The network connection deals with network connections to the VTrak’s
Management Ports. Functions include:
• Making Subsystem Management Port Settings (page 77)
• Making Controller Management Port Settings (page 77)
Making Subsystem Management Port Settings
The VTrak subsystem has a virtual management port. When you log into the
VTrak over your network, you use the virtual management port. This
arrangement enables you to log into a VTrak with two controllers using one IP
address.
Before you change settings, please see “Choosing DHCP or a Static IP Address”
on page 36.
To make changes to the Subsystem Management Port settings:
1. Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.
2. Click the Administrative Tools icon.
3. Click the Network Management icon.
4. Click the Port Configuration link in Management View.
5. To enable DHCP, check the DHCP box.
When DHCP is NOT enabled, enter:
• Primary IP address
• Primary subnet mask
• Default gateway IP address
• Enter a primary DNS server IP address.
6. Click the Submit button.
Making Controller Management Port Settings
The controller has an IP addresses for access when the controller goes into
maintenance mode. Maintenance mode is only for remedial action in the event of
a problem with the controller. See “Controller Enters Maintenance Mode” on
page 298 for more information.
To make changes to the Controller Management Port settings:
1. Click the Subsystem icon in Tree View.
2. Click the Administrative Tools icon.
3. Click the Network Management icon.