IBM 201 manual Configuration and administration tools

Chapter 2. Configuration and administration tools

Attention

Changing the preloaded software configuration of this product, including applying or installing unauthorized service packs or updates to preinstalled software, or installing additional software products that are not included in either the preloaded image or on the Supplementary CD, may not be supported and could cause unpredictable results. For updated compatibility information, please see

http://www.ibm.com/storage/nas

To correct problems with a preloaded software component, back up your user and system data. Then use the Recovery CD to restore the preloaded software image.

The NAS 200 appliance comes with the following configuration programs that you can use to configure and administer the appliance:

vTerminal Services Client (page 6 and page 8)

vIBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility (IAACU, page 7 and page 9)

vUniversal Manageability Services (page 7 and page 15)

vWindows 2000 for Network Attached Storage (page 7 and page 17)

This chapter describes these tools in general and then in detail.

In addition to these primary tools, the NAS 200 offers several secondary administrative tools:

vTelnet Server support (page 18)

vSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support (page 18)

There are several ways to setup and administer the NAS 200. Table 1 on page 6 suggests which tool you can use for specific functions, but does not list all options or combinations. The administrator training-level or administrator preferences may determine an alternate approach from that suggested in the table.

Using a keyboard, monitor, and mouse for setup and configuration

It is highly recommended that you directly attach a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the NAS 200 when:

vInitially setting up and configuring the device

vChanging or adding to RAID arrays (for example, adding a new array with ServeRAID Manager, adding a new RAID controller, or adding a storage expansion unit)

vTroubleshooting the device

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