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Steps
1
(Optional) Click one of the Next Steps to configure a localhost, configure a VMware host, configure iDRAC, or create a volume.
When you have completed the step, you are returned to the Configuration Complete page.
2
Click Finish. When the wizard is complete, continue to step 3.
3
If no expansion enclosures are attached to the storage system, unconfigure the four backend ports.
Modify iDRAC Interface Settings for a Storage System
The iDRAC interface provides functions to help deploy, update, monitor and maintain the storage system.
About this task
Configure the iDRAC so it can be used to perform out-of-band system management.
Steps
1
When you reach the Configuration Complete page, scroll down to Advanced Steps.
2
Click Modify BMC Settings. The Edit BMC Settings dialog box opens.
3
Select how to assigned an IP Address to the iDRAC from the Configure via drop-down menu.
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To specify a static IP address for the iDRAC, select Static.
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To allow a DHCP server to assign an IP address to the iDRAC, select DHCP.
4
If you selected to specify a static IP address, specify the iDRAC IP address for the bottom storage controller and the top storage
controller.
a
In the BMC IP Address field, type an IP address for the iDRAC.
b In the BMC Net Mask field, type the network mask.
c
In the BMC Gateway IP Address field, type the default route for the iDRAC.
5
Click OK.
6
Log in to the iDRAC and configure the iDRAC password. You will be prompted to change the iDRAC password when you log in. The
default password is root/calvin.
NOTE:
Any hardware errors reported in the iDRAC can be ignored. Storage Manager is the official interface to check
hardware status.
Unconfigure Unused I/O Ports
Unconfigure a port when it is down and will not be used.
Prerequisites
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The Storage Center must be a SCv3000 and SCv3020 storage system.
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The I/O port must be down.
Steps
1
Click the Storage view.
2
In the Storage pane, select a Storage Center.
3
Click the Hardware tab.
4
In the Hardware tab navigation pane, expand Controllers >
5
Right-click on the down I/O port and select Unconfigure Port. The Storage Manager unconfigures the port.
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Discover and Configure the Storage Center
storage controller > IO Ports.
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