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button starts the Main Menu. This button is also used as an escape function. After the menu
system is open, pressing this button returns to the prior pane. To scan through the first level of
options, press the Menu key.
(S)elect
When a menu item is displayed, pressing this button will either run that menu option or proceed
to the next level in the menu.
This button scrolls up through the menu. It is also used to cancel certain commands as indicated
↑
on the display. If the menu is not selected, this button is disabled.
This button scrolls down through the menu. It is also used to confirm certain commands as
↓
indicated on the display. If the menu is not selected, this button is disabled.
Configuring the management controller ports using the front panel
display
The storage system supports system monitoring and configuration through the installed Ethernet
management controller ports (MCPs).
Before you begin
Attention: There are known risks to using the FlashSystem if you only connect and configure one of the
two MCPs:
v If both MCPs are not connected and configured, an MCP failover could result in loss of system access
through Telnet, SSH or the web management GUI. Front panel access may not be available. If this loss
of access occurs, you must reboot to restore management access to the enclosure.
v System logs and other management data are sent using the MCPs. If both MCPs are not connected and
configured, and an MCP failover occurs, these logs will not be available to assist in troubleshooting.
You must provide both MCPs with an IP address, a subnet mask, and a gateway address. There are three
possible IP address settings: Static IP, DHCP, or No Ethernet. The default factory setting is DHCP. For any
questions that you have regarding IP assignment values, consult your network administrator.
About this task
To set up the network settings for the MCPs by using the front panel, complete the following steps:
Procedure
1. Use the arrow buttons to cycle through the top-level menu options until the display shows Net
Config.
2. Use the Select button to choose this option and continue with the configuration. Select the
management controller you would like to configure.
Results
You can now use the arrow buttons to scroll through the following menu options:
Show Current
Displays the current IP configuration, host name, IP Config address, subnet mask, gateway
address (if applicable), and hardware MAC address for the management controller port.
Eth0 Config
Configures the Eth0 Ethernet MCP.
Eth1 Config
Configures the Eth1 Ethernet MCP.
Installing the IBM FlashSystem 720
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