Configuring The Management Controller Port By Using The Web Interface - IBM FlashSystem 710 User Manual

Configuring the management controller port by using the web
interface
You can use the web interface to configure the settings for the management controller port (MCP).
About this task
To configure the settings by using the web interface, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. From the web interface, select the Management tree under the system node.
2. Select Network to display the current network settings.
3. To modify the network configuration, right-click the Network node and click Ethernet 0 to start the
network configuration wizard.
4. After you edit the network settings, click Finish. The settings are saved and the system's network is
restarted. Several system messages are displayed in the Recent Event Log panel of the web interface
that confirm your settings.
Terawatch
The terawatch option can be used to manage multiple systems from a single web management interface.
The terawatch options that you can use follow.
v Use the Add System button to log in to more systems. Use this option to manage multiple storage
systems at the same time.
v Use the Discover button to start a network broadcast that discovers other systems on the network.
1. To set options for this action, select Options > Preferences. The Preferences pane is shown.
2. Select the Discovery tab, and set the wanted options.
The web management interface also provides a way to view statistics, connect, or patch multiple systems
simultaneously. These actions are available under the Options menu.
Managing security with the web interface
There are several settings that can help you manage security by using the web interface.
Default accounts
The storage system is initially configured with two types of user accounts: high-privileged user and
low-privileged user.
High-privileged user
The high-privileged user is allowed to change configurations of the storage system. The default
login settings follow:
v User: admin
v Password: password
Low-privileged user
The low-privileged user can view statistics, logs, and other information but cannot change any
settings. The default login settings follow:
v User: user
v Password: password
Changing passwords
You can configure the security on the storage system to suit your needs. At a minimum, you must change
the default high-privileged user password.
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