IBM System Storage N3700 A20 Setup
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Initial configuration
Next, we describe the initial configuration after booting the System Storage N
series filer for the first time. After turning on your system for the first time, run
diagnostics to make sure that it is functioning properly and to diagnose any
hardware problems.
N3700 initial setup
Ensure that the hardware setup of the N3700 is complete. Refer to “Setting up
the hardware” on page 4 for details about the hardware setup (shelf IDs, speed
settings, grounding, termination, and cabling).
The System Storage N series filer is shipped with a complete version of the
System Storage N series software. During the setup procedure, several files are
updated with the information provided during the configuration procedure.
These files are:
/etc/rc
/etc/exports
/etc/hosts
/etc/hosts.equiv
/etc/dgateways
/etc/nsswitch.conf
/etc/resolf.conf
Setup method
You can set up the system using various interfaces. You can use the serial
connection with a console PC for the very first configuration steps.
Console PC
Use the null modem cable to connect the console adapter cable of the N3700
node to the serial port of the console PC or notebook computer. Plug the console
adapter cable into the console port (purple) of the CPU module of the filer
(Figure 4 on page 7). Note the following console settings:
Baud: 9600
Data bit: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Note: Repeat the initial configuration on both nodes (Node A and Node B).
