5Managing The FluidFS NAS SolutionYou can view and set general system information, configure the file system and network parameters and set therequired protocols through the Cluster Management tab. In addition, you can also configure the authentication settings.To access the Cluster Management options, launch the NAS Manager. Click the Cluster Management tab. The GeneralInformation page is displayed.Managing The SystemYou can perform management operations on the cluster using the NAS Manager.A NAS Management virtual IP address is required in order to access the NAS Manager. This IP address allows you tomanage the cluster as a single entity.Additional IP addresses are required for both the individual controllers in the system and for the system. These IPaddresses must not be accessed by clients directly.Managing Client AccessThe Subnets page enables you to set one or more virtual IP addresses through which clients access the system's sharesand exports. If your network is routed, it is recommended to define more than one virtual IP address.You can define multiple subnets to allow clients to access the NAS cluster solution directly and not through a router.Configure a single name on your DNS servers for each subnet, to enable load-balancing between these IP addresses.NOTE: All the virtual IP addresses must be valid IP addresses on the networks allocated by the site systemadministrator.The Subnets page also lets you update the IP address ranges used internally by the system, for management andinterconnect purposes.You can view the current configuration of the system subnets, add new subnet information, and remove or modifyexisting subnets. Configure a single name on your DNS servers for each subnet, to enable load balancing between theseIP addresses.Viewing The Defined SubnetsTo view the defined subnets, select Cluster Management → Network → Subnets, the Subnets page displays the list ofexisting subnets.Adding A Subnet1. Select Cluster Management → Network → Subnets.The Subnets page displays the list of existing subnets.2. Click Add.The Add/Edit Subnet page is displayed.53
