One subnet and two NICs

[Zamana]

Hi!

My Proxmox server is running on a Supermicro X11SSL-CF motherboard. It has 3 ethernet interfaces: 1 for IPMI and 2 regular ethernet interfaces for general use.

I have just one network/subnet (192.168.0.0/24), and I'm using only one NIC.

Is there some use for this second interface? And if yes, how should I configure it? How should I use it? And for what? What would be the benefits?

Thanks.
Regards.

 

[firefoxx04]

You should bond the interfaces to form a single logical interface.

This gives you the advantage of having a single IP address, with the ability to have redundant physical interfaces. You likely need a switch capable of this. Research how to setup LACP between a server and a cisco switch (most managed switches will support some form of bonding, such as LACP)

 

[Zamana]

Hi!

I forgot to say that this a home server. I don't use a switch with those capabilities, but instead a simple router (Netgear Nighthawk AC1900/R7000), running xwrt-Vortex as firmware.

Is there anything else that I can do with these hardwares?

Thanks.
Regards.