Table of Contents
Advertisement
Initializing the system with a Microsoft Windows computer
To initialize a new system with a Microsoft Windows computer, use the
initialization tool that was shipped with your order.
Before you begin
v Begin this procedure after you have installed all the enclosures, drives and other
v You need a Microsoft Windows computer to complete the initialization
About this task
This procedure is valid for Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit) or Microsoft Windows 7
(64-bit).
v Use this procedure only when initializing a new control enclosure (with,
v Do not use this procedure when adding an expansion enclosure to an existing
Procedure
To initialize the system, complete the following steps.
1. Gather the information you will use to configure the system.
2. Locate the USB flash drive that was shipped with your order in the
3. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on the Microsoft Windows computer.
4. To launch the tool, open the USB flash drive. and double-click InitTool.bat
5. In the wizard, click Next and select Create a new system.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions given by the initialization tool. You will be
options you have purchased.
procedure. The computer must have:
– A USB port
– A supported browser
For best results, the Microsoft Windows computer and the Storwize system must
be connected to the same network.
optionally, one or more expansion enclosures).
system.
v You must have the IP network address you will use to manage the system.
– IP address
– Subnet mask
– Gateway
v Other information is optional, but useful for enabling additional capabilities.
– The IP address of a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server for automated
setting of date and time
– The IP address of a simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) server for
sending notification of alerts
documentation package.
The initialization tool wizard starts.
instructed to complete the following actions:
a. Enter the details of the system management address you need to use.
b. Connect the USB flash drive to the Storwize system and allow it to
initialize.
c. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer to check that the initialization
completed.
Chapter 3. Configuring the system
33
Hide quick links:
Advertisement
Table of Contents
