Qlogic SANbox 6142, User Manual

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4 – Installation
Installing the SANbox 6142 Router
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4.2.5
Configure the Management Workstation
If you plan to use CLI to configure and manage the router, you must configure the
workstation. This involves setting the workstation IP address for Ethernet
connections, or configuring the workstation serial port. If you plan to use SANsurfer
iSCSI/FC Router Manager to manage the router, the Configuration Wizard manages
the workstation IP address for you. In this case, follow the procedures in
section 4.2.6 .
4.2.5.1
Setting the Workstation IP Address
The IP address of a new router is 10.0.0.1. To ensure that your workstation is
configured to communicate with the 10.0.0 subnet, refer to the following instructions
for your workstation:
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Steps for different versions of Windows vary. For a Windows 2000 workstation,
do the following:
1. Click Start . Click Settings>Control Panel>Network and Dial-up
Connections .
2. Click Make New Connection .
3. Click Connect to a private network through the Internet , then click Next .
4. Enter 10.0.0.253 for the IP address.
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For different versions of Windows, consult the Windows Help files.
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For Linux or Solaris workstation, open a command window and enter the
following command, where (interface) is your interface name:
ifconfig (interface) ipaddress 10.0.0.253 netmask 255.255.255.0
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4.2.5.2
Configuring the Workstation Serial Port
To configure the workstation serial port, do the following:
1. Connect the cable with RJ45 to DB9F adapter from a COM port on the
management workstation to the serial port on the router.