Storwize V7000 Unified Gen2 Model Numbers - IBM Storwize V7000 Unified Problem Determination Manual

Storwize V7000 Unified Gen2 refers to the newer generation of enclosures in the
following table:
Procedure: Initializing the Storwize V7000 Gen2 system using the
technician port
To initialize a new Storwize V7000 Gen2 system, you must connect a personal
computer to the technician port on the rear of a node canister and run the
initialization tool.
Before you begin
You must have the following items:
v A personal computer with an Ethernet port that supports Dynamic Host
v A supported browser that is installed on the personal computer
v An Ethernet cable to connect the personal computer to the technician port
Procedure
To initialize the system, complete the following steps.
1. Ensure that the system is powered on.
2. Configure an Ethernet port on the personal computer to enable Dynamic Host
3. Locate the Ethernet port that is labeled T on the rear of a node canister. This is
4. After the Ethernet port of the personal computer is connected, open a
5. Follow the instructions that are presented by the initialization tool to configure
6. After you complete the initialization process, disconnect the cable between the
What to do next
The system can now be reached by opening a supported web browser and
pointing it to http://management_IP_address.
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Table 98. Storwize V7000 Unified Gen2 model numbers
Machine
type/model Description
2076-524 Storwize V7000 Unified control enclosure, with up to 24 2.5-inch (6.35
cm) drives
2076-12F Storwize V7000 Unified expansion enclosure for up to 12 3.5-inch (8.89
cm) drives
2076-24F Storwize V7000 Unified expansion enclosure for 2.5-inch drives
Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) configuration of its IP address and DNS
settings.
the Technician port. Connect an Ethernet cable between the port of the personal
computer that is configured in step 2 and the technician port. A few moments
after the connection is made, the node uses DHCP to configure IP and DNS
settings of the personal computer.
supported browser and browse to address http://install. The browser
automatically opens the initialization tool.
the system with a management IP address.
personal computer and the technician port.