IBM 201 manual Getting started, Methods for setting up your NAS

Chapter 3. Getting started

This chapter presents a recommended minimal procedure to quickly set up, configure, and administer your appliance. These instructions refer specifically to a base configuration as shipped and do not cover the setup of additional storage units, which are purchased separately.

Methods for setting up your NAS 200

The following sections detail how to set up your NAS 200. You first need to ensure that the network recognizes the new appliance. The appropriateness of the method you use to do this depends on several conditions:

vIf you are operating in “headless” mode (that is, without a keyboard, monitor, and mouse directly attached to the unit), you can use one of the following methods:

–Windows Terminal Services

If DHCP is installed and the IP address requested can be determined, you can use this method for initial setup, but you should change the address to static later in the configuration. This condition is most appropriate for use of Windows Terminal Services for operation of the NAS 200.

If you are using this method, proceed with “Initial setup and configuration” on page 20.

–IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility

If you have multiple appliances or cannot determine the DHCP address, you can install the IAACU to identify appliances and define IP addresses. The tool will also allow you to set static addresses.

If you are using this method, proceed with “Installing the IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility”.

vUsing a keyboard, display, and mouse is most appropriate when there is a single or few appliances in the network and you use static setup and definition.

If you are operating in this mode, proceed with “Initial setup and configuration” on page 20.

Installing the IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility

These instructions assume that you have installed and powered on the appliance according to the installation guide procedures. You are now ready to install the IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Console application from the Supplementary CD.

Note: The Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility creates a private database that is specific to the IP subnetwork to which it is attached. Therefore, do not install it on more than one systems management console residing on the same IP subnetwork.

Install the Advanced Appliance Configuration console application from the Supplementary CD onto a Windows NT 4.0 (or more recent version) or Windows 2000 workstation that is attached to the same IP subnetwork to which the appliance is attached. The Advanced Appliance Configuration icon will be placed on the workstation desktop.

For information on how to install the Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility

Console, see Table 13 on page 79.

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