Obtaining Ip Values; Setting Network Port Ip Addresses Using Dhcp; Setting Network Port Ip Addresses Using The Cli Port And Cable - Seagate RealStor 5005 Series Hardware Installation

Obtaining IP values

You can configure addressing parameters for each controller module's network port. You can set static IP values or use
DHCP. DHCP is enabled by default on 5005/4005 Series systems.
TIP: See the "Configuring network ports" topic in the Storage Management Guide.

Setting network port IP addresses using DHCP

In DHCP mode, network port IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values are obtained from a DHCP server if one is
available. If a DHCP server is unavailable, current addressing is unchanged. You must have some means of determining
what addresses have been assigned, such as the list of bindings on the DHCP server.

Setting network port IP addresses using the CLI port and cable

If you did not use DHCP to set network port IP values, set them manually as described below. If you are using the USB CLI
port and cable, you will need to enable the port for communication. See also
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Network ports on controller module A and controller module B are configured with the following default values:
• Network port IP address: 10.0.0.2 (controller A), 10.0.0.3 (controller B)
• IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Gateway IP address: 10.0.0.1
If the default IP addresses are not compatible with your network, you must set an IP address for each network port using
the CLI embedded in each controller module. The CLI enables you to access the system using the USB (Universal Serial
Bus) communication interface and terminal emulation software.
NOTE: If you are using the mini USB CLI port and cable, see Appendix C -
• Unless using Win 10 or Server 2016, Windows customers should download and install the device driver as described in
"Obtaining the software download" (page
• Linux customers should prepare the USB port as described in
Use the CLI commands described in the steps below to set the IP address for the network port on each controller module.
Once new IP addresses are set, you can change them as needed using the SMC. Be sure to change the IP address before
changing the network configuration. See
storage management application.
1. From your network administrator, obtain an IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address for controller A and
another for controller B.
Record these IP addresses so you can specify them whenever you manage the controllers using the SMC or the CLI.
2. Use the provided USB cable to connect controller A to a USB port on a host computer. The USB mini 5 male
connector plugs into the CLI port as shown in
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"Accessing the SMC" (page 55)
"Using the CLI port and cable—known issues
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