vsx_util change_private_net

Description

Changes the IP address of the Internal Communication Network in a VSX Cluster (cluster private network).

Important - Before you run the vsx_util commands:

  • Back up the VSX environment. See sk100395: How to backup and restore VSX gateway.

  • You must close all SmartConsole clients. Failure to do so may result in a database lock error.

  • On a Multi-Domain Security Management Server, you must switch to the context of the Main Domain Management Server that manages the VSX Gateway / VSX Cluster object.

    Use the command "mdsenv <IP Address or Name of Domain Management Server>".

Syntax

vsx_util change_private_net

Required Input

  • The applicable VSX Cluster object.

  • New IPv4 address for the cluster private network.

  • New IPv4 netmask for the cluster private network.

  • New IPv6 address and prefix for the cluster private network.

Comments

  • Run the command and follow the instructions on the screen.

  • The IP address of the Internal Communication Network must be unique.

    This IP address must not be used anywhere in your environment, including the Virtual Devices on this VSX Cluster.

  • The illegal IPv4 addresses are: 0.0.0.0, 127.0.0.0, and 255.255.255.255

  • For IPv4 address, the network mask must be one of these:

    • 255.255.0.0, or /16

    • 255.255.128.0, or /17

    • 255.255.192.0, or /18

    • 255.255.224.0, or /19

    • 255.255.240.0, or /20

    • 255.255.248.0, or /21

    • 255.255.252.0, or /22 (this is the default)

  • For IPv6 address, the new prefix must be /80.