IBM WebSphere DataPower XC10, Installation Manual

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Chapter 4. Setting up the initial firmware configuration
Use the procedures in this section to perform the initial, base firmware
configuration. This configuration is the minimal configuration to add a WebSphere
DataPower XC10 appliance to your environment.
Attention:
1. After you set the administrative (
xcadmin
) user ID and password, store them in
a reliable location. If you lose the
xcadmin
password, and if you do not
configure your SMTP server and provide a valid e-mail address for the
xcadmin
user, then you cannot log in to the appliance. In this case, the appliance must
be returned to IBM for remanufacturing, which erases all data on the appliance.
If you configure your SMTP server and provide a valid e-mail address for the
xcadmin
user, then the password can be sent to the e-mail address you provide.
See the information about managing e-mail delivery in the WebSphere
DataPower XC10 information center for details.
2. Do not attempt to physically open the case of the appliance. Opening the case
triggers a security fault and the appliance no longer operates. It must then be
returned to IBM for remanufacturing, which erases all data on the appliance.
Requirements
To perform the initial firmware configuration, there are both hardware and
information requirements.
Hardware requirement
To perform the initial configuration, you must use a serial connection. The serial
connection must be between an ASCII terminal or a PC running terminal
emulation software to the serial port on the appliance. To make this connection,
use the provided serial cable.
Note: If the terminal or PC is not equipped with a serial port, use a USB-to-serial
converter cable.
Information requirements
Before defining the base configuration, gather the following information:
v
The IP address and subnet mask for the Ethernet interface for appliance
management access (
MGMT
)
v
The IP address of the default gateways (routers) that supports the subnets for
the Ethernet interfaces
v
The IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS) server
v Communication parameters for serial interface: 9600.8.n.1 (9600 baud, 8 data bits,
no parity, 1 stop bit)
v
Mail server information (to set up e-mail notifications)
Note: Configuring the mail server is highly recommended because, if you forget
the xcadmin administrative password to log in to the appliance, you can
have it sent to you. If you lose this password and cannot have it sent to
you, the WebSphere DataPower XC10 appliance must be returned to IBM
for remanufacturing, which erases all data on the appliance.
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