EMC CX500, CX700, CX300 manual Initializing the Storage System, SP a SP B

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Initializing the Storage System

Initializing the Storage System

This section describes how to set critical startup parameters on the storage system’s storage processors (SPs).

Before you begin the initialization process, have the network administrator at your facility assign IP addresses for the storage system, and complete the following worksheet. You will need this information to complete the system setup.

Table 2 Initialization Worksheet

	SP A	SP B
Hostname	__________________________	__________________________
	Up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Dashes are
	acceptable. Special characters such as dots,
	spaces, or underscores are not allowed.
	Examples: Array1-A, Array1-B.
IP Address	__________________________	__________________________
Subnet Mask	__________________________	__________________________
Gateway	__________________________	__________________________

Change Management Port settings on SP A and SP B

to EMC-specific assigned value for added security? YES____ NO____

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Contents Initialization Guide EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage SystemsInitialization Overview HostRequirements for Initial Setup Service Laptop Requirements Setting Up the Service Laptop Physical ModemSetting Up the Dial-Up PPP Support Windows 2000 Environment Select Dont Detect my Modem I will select it from a listSetting Up Dial-Up Networking Windows 2000 Environment Network Connection Wizard opensClick Connect directly to another computer, then click Next Click PropertiesClick the Networking tab Start Settings Control Panel Modems Highlight Dialup Networking S... and click PropertiesSetting Up Dial-Up Networking Windows NT 4.0 Environment Click ConfigureSet the Initial speed bps to Set Accept any authentication including clear text to on Clear the check box Use another port if busySelect the Server assigned IP address option Initializing the Storage System SP a SP BTurn the service laptop on Initialization StepsFor Windows On the laptop, select My Computer Dial-up NetworkingStorage 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 Confirm SP B SP Properties dialog box opens SP B PropertiesSetting 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 Setting Battery Test Time Changing the Default Battery Test TimeInstalling Optional Navisphere 6.X Software Connecting the Service Laptop to the SP LAN PortInstalling Software Options MirrorViewUI SnapViewUI SANCopyUI AnalyzerUIStorage System Properties dialog box opens Setting Initial Security Parameters 10.42.12.1002162/setupUsing the Serial Cable Via the Serial Port Alternate Method 192.168.1.1/setupMaking Management and Switch or Host Connections LANConnecting a Fibre-Optic Switch or Fibre Channel Host Connecting the Fibre-optic Switch/Host Cables CX700 ShownConfiguring Your Host Server and Storage System Trademark Information