Performing Initial Configuration; Initial Configuration - Oracle Fabric Interconnect Series User Manual

Performing Initial Configuration

This chapter guides you through the initial setup and configuration of Oracle Fabric
Interconnect. The setup procedure is offered as an example of a typical, basic configuration and
is not intended to be a comprehensive reference.
This chapter documents the following topics:
Log in to the Oracle Fabric Interconnect through the serial port and perform the initial
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system configuration using the Oracle Configuration Wizard. See
Configuration Wizard" on page
Change the Oracle Fabric Interconnect's root password. See
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Password" on page
You will also need to install host drivers on the host server(s) in your network. For more
information, refer to the following guides:
Oracle Virtual Networking for ESX Hosts Installation and Boot Guide
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Oracle Virtual Networking for Oracle Solaris Hosts Installation and Boot Guide
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Oracle Virtual Networking for Windows Hosts Installation and Boot Guide
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Initial Configuration

This section documents how to initially configure the Fabric Interconnect. The first time the
Fabric Interconnect is started, a configuration tool called the Oracle Configuration Wizard runs
to help you configure enough of the system for basic network connectivity. After you complete
the Oracle Configuration Wizard, the Fabric Interconnect should be reachable through your
network so that you can continue with more detailed configuration remotely.
Before beginning this procedure, collect the following information:
Host name of the Fabric Interconnect
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Name of the domain in which the Fabric Interconnect will be operating
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IP address and netmask for the Fabric Interconnect (required only if assigning a static
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address)
Default Gateway address(es)
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