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Configuring the Bivio 7000 for Routed Mode

(Applies to Bivio 7000 appliances only)

(Optional) You can improve performance of the Bivio 7000 by using a configuration similar to how the Bivio 2000 connects to the NBA management port through a router.

The default network configuration for the Bivio 7000 uses the Management network port at the front of the device for both NBA console and Policy Analyzer connectivity. Using this port makes configuring the device on the network much easier.

Routed mode uses separate network ports and IP subnets for the management connection and policy analyzer connection. This configuration can result in a 15 percent increase in the volume of network traffic that Policy Engines can analyze.

To activate routed mode:

1. Log in to the Bivio 7000 shell prompt using SSH and edit this file:

   /etc/bivio/bvcig/conf.d/orch_bv_config.xml
   

2. Change the line

   <CIG:Interface name="s0.e7" type="transparent">s0.e6</CIG:Interface>
   

   to read

   <CIG:Interface name="s0.e7" type="routed"></CIG:Interface>
   

3. Set the s0.e7 IP address (on an IP subnet different from the management IP address) using this command:

   ifconfig s0.e7 inet IPAddress netmask Netmask
   

4. Plug the policy analyzer network connection into s0.e7 at the rear of the Bivio 7000.