Configure a Controller Port
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Configure a Controller Port
Let us learn to configure a controller port.
An ION device has one or two controller ports.
You are allowed to configure two controller ports from
Release
5.2.1
. In a virtual interface, you can use both the controller
ports to establish redundancy in controller connectivity. The controller
ports can thus be in the same subnet. Controller port is by default
used as source interface for controller connections and in the absence
of controller port, the device automatically picks any L3 port as
source interface for controller connections. If you plan to use
the controller port, connect to existing LAN segment with Internet
reachability.- Select the controller port.
- To enable the interface, forAdmin Up, selectYes.
- (Optional)Enter a description.
- ForIPv4 Configuration, selectDHCPorStatic.Choose DHCP if the IP address is dynamically assigned.Choose Static if the IP address is fixed and is manually assigned. Additionally specify theIP Address/Mask,Default Gateway, andDNS server(s).
- ClickSave Port.Similar to configuring the first controller port, configure the second controller port.
Add a Used-for-Controller Interface
Gen-1 ION devices, including the ION 2000, 3000, 7000, and 9000,
feature a dedicated controller port designed to offer MRL connectivity, HA
heartbeat exchange, and other management functions. With the release of Gen-2
ION devices, beginning with version 6.3.1, any Layer 3 interface can now be
configured as a controller port, leveraging the innovative
Used-for-Controller
setting. This setting empowers
the interface to furnish the same functionality seamlessly.Prisma SD-WAN
supports Used-for-controller
on:- Main Interfaces
- Virtual Interfaces
- Select , select the device you want to configure.
- Select theInterfacestab.
- Select a port.
- ForAdmin Up, selectYes.
- (Optional)Enter aDescription.
- ForInterface Type, selectPort.
- ForUse this Port for, selectController.
- ClickSave Port.