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To perform initial configuration using serial, connect a serial cable from the SER MGT port on the
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back panel of the controller to the serial port on the administrative client. Use a DB9 to RJ45
adapter if necessary.
To perform initial configuration using Ethernet, connect an Ethernet cable from the NET MGT
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port on the back panel of the controller to your network.
Connect an Ethernet cable from your network to the NET0 port on the back panel of the
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controller.
Power on any disk shelves attached to the storage system by plugging the two power cords into
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the universal power connectors, connecting the cords to the external power source and turning
on the disk shelf power switches. Wait several minutes until the power indicators are lit a steady
green.
Connect power cables to power supply 0 and power supply 1 on the storage controller(s) and
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wait until the Power/OK LED on the front panel next to the Power button lights and remains lit
(approximately two minutes).
Open a terminal window or terminal emulator and issue the appropriate command, as follows:
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For a serial port concentrator connect (for example, using telnet), and use root as the user name
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and replace serial-concentrator portnumber with the appropriate value, for example: telnet
serial-concentrator portnumber
For a network connection, connect using SSH and use root as the user name and determine the
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IP address by accessing your DHCP server for the address assigned to the Service Processor MAC
address (see the label on the storage controller), for example: ssh root@192.168.128.256
Type the password changeme when prompted.
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At the command prompt, type start /SP/console.
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Type y to confirm that you want to start the console.
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Press any key to begin configuring the appliance. The shell interface configuration screen
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appears. NET-0 at the top of the screen should be underlined.
Verify the information on the screen, or enter values that do not appear.
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Apply the values by pressing ESC-1 or the F1 key or by pressing Enter after confirming the
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password. The final shell configuration screen appears, confirming that your appliance is ready
for further configuration using the BUI.
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