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... Time ❑ Change the default battery test time (page 28) 4 Install Optional Navisphere Software ❑ Connect the service laptop to the SP LAN port (page 29). ❑ Install software options (page 30). ❑ Set initial security parameters (page 32). 5 Make Management and... a fibre-optic switch or Fibre Channel Connections host (page 34). 6 Configure Your Host Server and Storage System (page 36) 2 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Task Procedure 1 Prerequisites ❑ Verify requirements for dial-up PPP support or dial-up networking, you...
... Time ❑ Change the default battery test time (page 28) 4 Install Optional Navisphere Software ❑ Connect the service laptop to the SP LAN port (page 29). ❑ Install software options (page 30). ❑ Set initial security parameters (page 32). 5 Make Management and... a fibre-optic switch or Fibre Channel Connections host (page 34). 6 Configure Your Host Server and Storage System (page 36) 2 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Task Procedure 1 Prerequisites ❑ Verify requirements for dial-up PPP support or dial-up networking, you...
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....emc.com. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 3 Requirements for Initial Setup Requirements for the version of products. ❑ A NULL modem cable, with 9-pin, female-male to manage your storage system's domain. (Note that have the required FLARE™ software and EMC ... will need the following: General Requirements ❑ A CX700, CX500, or CX300 storage system with two storage processors (SPs) that the Navisphere Management User Interface (UI) is a member of the EMC ControlCenter™ family of the Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE) and web browser...
....emc.com. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 3 Requirements for Initial Setup Requirements for the version of products. ❑ A NULL modem cable, with 9-pin, female-male to manage your storage system's domain. (Note that have the required FLARE™ software and EMC ... will need the following: General Requirements ❑ A CX700, CX500, or CX300 storage system with two storage processors (SPs) that the Navisphere Management User Interface (UI) is a member of the EMC ControlCenter™ family of the Java 2 Runtime Environment (JRE) and web browser...
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...Setting Up the Service Laptop The PPP-capable (Point-to-Point Protocol) service laptop can reliably connect to the SPs. Modem Line Characteristics Line Characteristic Data bits Parity bits Stop bits Baud rate Setting 8 None 1 115200 baud ...or actual modem to connect to Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs. This is running, do one of the SP, as shown in Table 1. Depending on page 10. Physical Modem Table 1 If the laptop uses a physical modem, ...speed at which the service laptop can be set to the laptop and SP. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 5
...Setting Up the Service Laptop The PPP-capable (Point-to-Point Protocol) service laptop can reliably connect to the SPs. Modem Line Characteristics Line Characteristic Data bits Parity bits Stop bits Baud rate Setting 8 None 1 115200 baud ...or actual modem to connect to Dial-Up Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs. This is running, do one of the SP, as shown in Table 1. Depending on page 10. Physical Modem Table 1 If the laptop uses a physical modem, ...speed at which the service laptop can be set to the laptop and SP. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 5
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Click OK. 7. One entry will suffice for all the SPs you want to restart the computer. 8. Click Configure... and do the following : a. Click Configure. 5. Click Continue to set up. 3. When prompted to the new entry (... (COMn). 6. Click New... c. Set the Dial using: field to the next section. Set the Initial speed (bps) to exit the Modem Configuration dialog box. 10 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Click OK to 115200. to create a phonebook entry. b. Check only the following items: Enable hardware flow control and Disable modem...
Click OK. 7. One entry will suffice for all the SPs you want to restart the computer. 8. Click Configure... and do the following : a. Click Configure. 5. Click Continue to set up. 3. When prompted to the new entry (... (COMn). 6. Click New... c. Set the Dial using: field to the next section. Set the Initial speed (bps) to exit the Modem Configuration dialog box. 10 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Click OK to 115200. to create a phonebook entry. b. Check only the following items: Enable hardware flow control and Disable modem...
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... processor. c. Click the Security tab. 15. c. If it is ready to on page 12. In the Network dialog box, click OK. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 11 b. Select the Server assigned name server addresses check box. Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Settings... ...Dial-up server type to Initializing the Storage System on . 14. In the Network dialog box, click the Identification tab. The SP will provide the address for the service laptop. Set Accept any authentication including clear text to on . 16. The Domain field ...
... processor. c. Click the Security tab. 15. c. If it is ready to on page 12. In the Network dialog box, click OK. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 11 b. Select the Server assigned name server addresses check box. Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Settings... ...Dial-up server type to Initializing the Storage System on . 14. In the Network dialog box, click the Identification tab. The SP will provide the address for the service laptop. Set Accept any authentication including clear text to on . 16. The Domain field ...
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...to 15 alphanumeric characters. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Change Management Port settings 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 added security?...Storage System This section describes how to set critical startup parameters on SP A and SP B to EMC-specific assigned value for the storage system, and complete the following worksheet. YES____ NO____ 12 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Dashes are not allowed. Special...
...to 15 alphanumeric characters. IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Change Management Port settings 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 added security?...Storage System This section describes how to set critical startup parameters on SP A and SP B to EMC-specific assigned value for the storage system, and complete the following worksheet. YES____ NO____ 12 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Dashes are not allowed. Special...
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... shown in Figure 1. Connect the NULL modem cable between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|on a CX700, or on . Be sure that shipped with either SP. 1. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 13 These instructions assume that you will need the RJ45/DB9 serial adapter that the system is...
... shown in Figure 1. Connect the NULL modem cable between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|on a CX700, or on . Be sure that shipped with either SP. 1. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 13 These instructions assume that you will need the RJ45/DB9 serial adapter that the system is...
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Initializing the Storage System Figure 2 Storage Processor Networking Configuration Setup Screen (SP A) EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 15
Initializing the Storage System Figure 2 Storage Processor Networking Configuration Setup Screen (SP A) EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 15
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... the URL with :2162 whenever you that this is rebooting. Click Apply Settings. IP address b. Subnet Mask d. If desired, for example, for SP A e. Peer IP address for SP A: a. Close the Storage Processor Network Configuration confirmation screen. 16 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide After about 30 seconds, a confirmation screen opens, similar to the...
... the URL with :2162 whenever you that this is rebooting. Click Apply Settings. IP address b. Subnet Mask d. If desired, for example, for SP A e. Peer IP address for SP A: a. Close the Storage Processor Network Configuration confirmation screen. 16 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide After about 30 seconds, a confirmation screen opens, similar to the...
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c. b. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 17 Remove the NULL modem cable from SP A and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP B service port (|0|0|, or ). 9. In the Connect to dialog box, log in as user clariion with password clariion!. Click Connect and click OK on your operating system, do one of the... set up dial-up Connections. On the laptop, select Start > Settings > Network and Dial up networking. Initializing the Storage System Figure 3 Network Configuration Confirmation Screen (SP A) 8.
c. b. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 17 Remove the NULL modem cable from SP A and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP B service port (|0|0|, or ). 9. In the Connect to dialog box, log in as user clariion with password clariion!. Click Connect and click OK on your operating system, do one of the... set up dial-up Connections. On the laptop, select Start > Settings > Network and Dial up networking. Initializing the Storage System Figure 3 Network Configuration Confirmation Screen (SP A) 8.
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Initializing the Storage System Figure 4 Storage Processor Networking Configuration Setup Screen (SP B) EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 19
Initializing the Storage System Figure 4 Storage Processor Networking Configuration Setup Screen (SP B) EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 19
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... of Navisphere 6.X security features, refer to 2162/2163. ! Verify that this is rebooting. 20 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Initializing the Storage System 12. Gateway address for SP A f. If you want to change. Click Apply Settings. After about 30 seconds, a confirmation screen... back, you must remove the node from its domain before you entered in Figure 5. Peer IP address for SP B e. CAUTION Be sure that SP A has rebooted completely; Specify the following for added security (see the caution below), change its port setting from...
... of Navisphere 6.X security features, refer to 2162/2163. ! Verify that this is rebooting. 20 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Initializing the Storage System 12. Gateway address for SP A f. If you want to change. Click Apply Settings. After about 30 seconds, a confirmation screen... back, you must remove the node from its domain before you entered in Figure 5. Peer IP address for SP B e. CAUTION Be sure that SP A has rebooted completely; Specify the following for added security (see the caution below), change its port setting from...
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... step 9 above). 16. Initializing the Storage System Figure 5 Network Configuration Confirmation Screen (SP B) 15. Select No. As shown in Figure 6, right-click the SP B icon in the directory display, and select Properties. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 21 Wait until SP B has finished rebooting, then open another PPP session (see page 32). 18.
... step 9 above). 16. Initializing the Storage System Figure 5 Network Configuration Confirmation Screen (SP B) 15. Select No. As shown in Figure 6, right-click the SP B icon in the directory display, and select Properties. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 21 Wait until SP B has finished rebooting, then open another PPP session (see page 32). 18.
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Initializing the Storage System Figure 6 Viewing SP B Properties The SP Properties screen opens, as shown in Figure 7. 22 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide
Initializing the Storage System Figure 6 Viewing SP B Properties The SP Properties screen opens, as shown in Figure 7. 22 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide
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Initializing the Storage System Figure 7 SP B Properties 20. Click Apply. A Confirm SP B: SP Properties dialog box opens. 23. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 23 Click the General tab. 21. In the Date and Time field, set the date and time for SP B by selecting the date, year, hour, or minute and using the arrows to scroll up and down. 22. Verify the date and time and click Yes, then OK on the success screen.
Initializing the Storage System Figure 7 SP B Properties 20. Click Apply. A Confirm SP B: SP Properties dialog box opens. 23. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 23 Click the General tab. 21. In the Date and Time field, set the date and time for SP B by selecting the date, year, hour, or minute and using the arrows to scroll up and down. 22. Verify the date and time and click Yes, then OK on the success screen.
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When you will be connected. Set the port speeds to which it will see two ports.) 25. Figure 8 Setting the Port Speed 24 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Initializing the Storage System 24. In the SP Properties screen, click the Fibre Speed tab, as shown in Figure 8. (If you have a CX500 or CX300 storage system, you set the port speed, match it to the device to 1 or 2 gigabits/second for SP B.
When you will be connected. Set the port speeds to which it will see two ports.) 25. Figure 8 Setting the Port Speed 24 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Initializing the Storage System 24. In the SP Properties screen, click the Fibre Speed tab, as shown in Figure 8. (If you have a CX500 or CX300 storage system, you set the port speed, match it to the device to 1 or 2 gigabits/second for SP B.
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.... Figure 9 Network Tab 28. Remove the NULL modem cable from SP B and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|, or ). 29. Select the connection name that you assigned when you set up dial-up Connections. b. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 25 Depending on your operating system...
.... Figure 9 Network Tab 28. Remove the NULL modem cable from SP B and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|, or ). 29. Select the connection name that you assigned when you set up dial-up Connections. b. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 25 Depending on your operating system...
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Refresh the screen (press F5) until the setup screen opens. 34. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 27 The following message is displayed: The Management server has been stopped and will receive another Page Cannot Be Displayed ....168.1.1/setup. Wait about 30 seconds, then return to the setup screen. Repeat steps 16 through 27, setting the time, date, and port speed for SP A. Please wait a moment before reconnecting. 33. Select Yes and click Submit. If the Management Server has successfully restarted, the system returns you will restart automatically...
Refresh the screen (press F5) until the setup screen opens. 34. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 27 The following message is displayed: The Management server has been stopped and will receive another Page Cannot Be Displayed ....168.1.1/setup. Wait about 30 seconds, then return to the setup screen. Repeat steps 16 through 27, setting the time, date, and port speed for SP A. Please wait a moment before reconnecting. 33. Select Yes and click Submit. If the Management Server has successfully restarted, the system returns you will restart automatically...
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...test. c. You can now set the battery test time, so that each week the SP runs a battery self-test to ensure that the monitoring circuitry is working in each property in the dialog box. 28 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide In the Test Time box, enter the time of each... standby power supply (SPS) or battery backup unit (BBU) of the week that you want to run. 5. and ...
...test. c. You can now set the battery test time, so that each week the SP runs a battery self-test to ensure that the monitoring circuitry is working in each property in the dialog box. 28 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide In the Test Time box, enter the time of each... standby power supply (SPS) or battery backup unit (BBU) of the week that you want to run. 5. and ...
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...RJ45 adapter to the LAN port on a CX700 system. Use the 10BaseT crossover cable that shipped with your system. Figure 11 shows this connection on SP A or SP B. Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software You may need to add the following software: ◆ Navisphere Manager ◆ Access ... LAN connection between the service laptop and the storage system. 1. LAN Cable Figure 11 Connecting the Crossover Cable (CX700 Shown) NIC Card EMC229 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 29 Connecting the Service Laptop to the...
...RJ45 adapter to the LAN port on a CX700 system. Use the 10BaseT crossover cable that shipped with your system. Figure 11 shows this connection on SP A or SP B. Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software You may need to add the following software: ◆ Navisphere Manager ◆ Access ... LAN connection between the service laptop and the storage system. 1. LAN Cable Figure 11 Connecting the Crossover Cable (CX700 Shown) NIC Card EMC229 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 29 Connecting the Service Laptop to the...