IBM SAN384B-2, Installation, Service And User Manual

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Logging off the serial console port and disconnecting the
serial cable
You can use the serial port to monitor error messages through the serial
connection, however it is generally used for initial configuration and service
purposes. If the serial port is no longer required, use the
logout command to log
out of the serial console, remove the serial cable, and replace the plug in the serial
port.
Establishing an Ethernet connection
After using a serial connection to configure the IP addresses for the SAN384B-2,
you can connect the active CP blade to the local area network (LAN).
Note: Connecting the CP blades to a private network/VLAN is recommended.
By establishing an Ethernet connection, you can complete the SAN384B-2
configuration using a serial session, Telnet , or through a management application
such as Web Tools or Network Advisor.
To establish an Ethernet connection to the SAN384B-2, follow these steps:
1. Remove the shipping plug from the Ethernet port on the active CP blade.
2. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port.
3. Connect the other end to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 BaseT LAN.
The SAN384B-2 can now be accessed by remote connection using the command
line through Telnet or any of the management tools, such as Web Tools or
Network Advisor.
4. To complete any additional SAN384B-2 configuration procedures through a
Telnet session, log in to the SAN384B-2 by Telnet, using the
admin login. The
default password is password .
Customizing the switch name
The switch name of the SAN384B-2 can be up to 30 characters long; can include
letters, numbers, and underscore characters; and must begin with a letter.
Note: Changing the name causes a domain address format RSCN to be issued.
To customize the name, follow these steps:
1.
Enter the switchName command followed by the new name in quotes.
swDir:admin> switchName "ModularSwitch5"
Committing configuration...
Done.
ModularSwitch5:admin
2. Record the new name for future reference.
Customizing a chassis name
The chassis name of the SAN384B-2 can be up to 15 characters long; can include
letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscore characters; and must begin with a letter.
1. Enter chassisName followed by the new name in double quotes.
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