For intra-cluster management within Dell EMC PowerStore systems, theinternal networkis used. This network is specifically named the Intra-Cluster Management (ICM) and Intra-Cluster Data (ICD) networks.Each node in a PowerStore cluster communicates with other nodes through bonded ports that are part of this internal network12.
The ICM and ICD networks are crucial for the cluster’s operation as they allow for the management and coordination of data across the cluster. In multi-appliance PowerStore clusters, these networks communicate through the top-of-rack switch network with untagged VLAN network packets that have auto-generated IPv6 addresses.For single-appliance clusters, starting in PowerStoreOS 1.0.2, the ICM network communicates through the backplane within the appliance instead of through the top-of-rack switch2.
In summary, the internal network is essential for the functioning of a PowerStore cluster as it facilitates the necessary communication between nodes for management and data operations. This design ensures high availability and efficient management of the storage system.
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