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Static IP Strategies
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Written by David Tisdall
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Problem

When the Hypervisor hosts DHCP and DNS services for the network, a cyclical dependency is created:
- The host Hypervisor needs these services to reach the Console
- These services run on guest Virtual Machines
- The guest VMs depend on the Hypervisor

Solution Options

Option 1: Management VLAN

  1. Create a dedicated VLAN on Router/Firewall for Gallium Hypervisor management traffic

  2. Configure firewall port to pass this VLAN as untagged/native VLAN to the Hypervisor

  3. Configure a DHCP range of a single IP address, reserved for the Hypervisor

  4. Provision guest Virtual Machines on a tagged VLAN network

Option 2: Static IP Configuration

  1. Open Support Ticket via Gallium Console

  2. Provide required information:

    • IP Address

    • Subnet Mask

    • Gateway

Recovery Note

If static IP configuration becomes invalid:
1. Connect alternate NIC (if available) to a DHCP-enabled LAN
2. Hypervisor will automatically acquire IP and reconnect

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