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Relaxing IP quorums placement dependency on the Ethernet ports where the service IP address assigned.

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Currently, IP quorums for HyperSwap as well as Policy-Based HA configurations need to be connected to the systems' Ethernet port where the service IP address being assigned. This current design of placing IP quorums prohibits from having a secure network connection at the cusotmer site. For example, if the remote support facility is configured on a system, the same pair of Ethernet ports assigned the service IP address must be used to connect IP quorums. Many customers have security concern with this network topology.

Idea priority High
  • Admin
    Philip Clark
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    Feb 28, 2025

    Thank you for submitting this enhancement request. We have reviewed this request and believe it is a good candidate for Virtualize.

    We appreciate your input and hope that you will continue to submit enhancement requests, as this feedback is a key component to shaping the future direction of the FlashSystem family.


    Thanks,
    FlashSystem Team

    philipclark@ibm.com