Required network ports

This section summarizes the required network ports and how they are configured. In general, these network ports must be allowed through host firewalls for correct operation.

Table 8.1. Network ports

ServiceProtocolDefault Port NumberConfiguration
AdministrationSSL using IPv4 or IPv6Randomly assigned valid free port > 1024.See the section called “Administration”
Administration Web ServerSSL or TCP using IPv4Randomly assigned valid free port > 1024.See the section called “Administration”
Distribution TransportSSL or TCP using IPv4, IPv6, or IPoSDP (Infiniband)Randomly assigned valid free port > 1024.See the section called “DistributionListenerInterface”
JMX AdministrationTCP using IPv4Randomly assigned valid free port > 1024.None.
Service DiscoveryUDP broadcast over IPv454321See the section called “Communication”

Figure 8.1, “Network ports” shows how the required network ports are used to communicate between nodes and administration clients.

Network ports

Figure 8.1. Network ports