IBM TotalStorage NAS 300, User Reference

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IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility (IAACU)
The IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility (IAACU) aids in setting
up and reconfiguring the network configuration on your appliances. The
IAACU agent works with the IAACU console to automatically detect the
presence of appliances on the network.
After the appliance is detected by the IAACU console, you can use the
IAACU to:
v
Set up and manage the network configuration for the appliance, including
assigning the IP address, default gateway, network mask, and DNS
server to be used by the appliance. (See the note in “Setting up the
network” on page 11, regarding the Ethernet adapter that is integrated on
the planar board.)
v Start Universal Manageability Services on the appliance, enabling you to
perform advanced systems-management tasks.
See “IBM Advanced Appliance Configuration Utility” on page 16 for more
information.
Universal Manageability Services
Universal Manageability Services (UM Services) provides point-to-point
remote management of client systems using a Web browser. Use UM
Services to:
v Learn detailed inventory information about your computers, including
operating system, memory, network cards, and hardware.
v Track your computers with features such as power management, event
log, and system monitor capabilities.
v Integrate with Tivoli Enterprise, Tivoli NetView
®
, Computer Associates
Unicenter, Microsoft SMS, and Intel
®
LANDesk Management Suite.
In addition, you can link to Windows 2000 for Network Attached Storage
and Terminal Services from UM Services.
See “Universal Manageability Services” on page 20 for more information.
Windows 2000 for Network Attached Storage
The NAS Gateway 300 provides a Web-based GUI, Microsoft Windows
2000 for Network Attached Storage (Windows 2000 for NAS). Using
Windows 2000 for NAS, you navigate through administrative task categories
by clicking the appropriate tabs and then selecting a task from that
category.
See “Windows 2000 for Network Attached Storage” on page 23 for more
information.
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NAS Gateway 300 User’s Reference