EMC Initialization Guide for Storage Systems

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EMC CLARiiON

CX300, CX500, and CX700

Storage Systems

Initialization Guide

P/N 300-001-272

REV A01

November 26, 2003

This guide explains the initial software setup procedure for the CLARiiON® CX300, CX500, and CX700 storage systems. An authorized EMC service provider will perform these procedures at the customer site.

Topics include
◆ Initialization Overview	2
◆ Requirements for Initial Setup	3
◆ Setting Up the Service Laptop	5
◆ Initializing the Storage System	12
◆ Setting Battery Test Time	28
◆ Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software	29
◆ Making Management and Switch or Host Connections	34
◆ Configuring Your Host Server and Storage System	36

Only an authorized EMC service provider should perform the procedures described in this guide.

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Contents EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage Systems Initialization GuideHost Initialization OverviewRequirements for Initial Setup Service Laptop Requirements Physical Modem Setting Up the Service LaptopSelect Dont Detect my Modem I will select it from a list Setting Up the Dial-Up PPP Support Windows 2000 EnvironmentNetwork Connection Wizard opens Setting Up Dial-Up Networking Windows 2000 EnvironmentClick Connect directly to another computer, then click Next Click PropertiesClick the Networking tab Highlight Dialup Networking S... and click Properties Start Settings Control Panel ModemsClick Configure Setting Up Dial-Up Networking Windows NT 4.0 EnvironmentSet the Initial speed bps to Clear the check box Use another port if busy Set Accept any authentication including clear text to onSelect the Server assigned IP address option SP a SP B Initializing the Storage SystemInitialization Steps Turn the service laptop onOn the laptop, select My Computer Dial-up Networking For WindowsStorage Processor Networking Configuration Setup Screen SP a You will set security in a later step Network Configuration Confirmation Screen SP a On the laptop, select My Computer Dial-up Networking Storage Processor Networking Configuration Setup Screen SP B Click Apply Settings Network Configuration Confirmation Screen SP B SP Properties screen opens, as shown in Figure SP B Properties Confirm SP B SP Properties dialog box opensSetting the Port Speed Remove the Null modem cable from SP B and connect it On the laptop, select My Computer Dial-up Networking EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Changing the Default Battery Test Time Setting Battery Test TimeConnecting the Service Laptop to the SP LAN Port Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X SoftwareMirrorViewUI SnapViewUI SANCopyUI AnalyzerUI Installing Software OptionsStorage System Properties dialog box opens 10.42.12.1002162/setup Setting Initial Security Parameters192.168.1.1/setup Using the Serial Cable Via the Serial Port Alternate MethodLAN Making Management and Switch or Host ConnectionsConnecting the Fibre-optic Switch/Host Cables CX700 Shown Connecting a Fibre-Optic Switch or Fibre Channel HostTrademark Information Configuring Your Host Server and Storage System