To connect to the Backup Exec appliance for the first time and verify the factory
test results
1
Connect a standard Ethernet cable to the network interface card port on the
laptop and to the eth0 port on the appliance.
2
Connect a network Ethernet cable to the eth1 port on the appliance, or select
an Ethernet port of your choosing.
3
Connect both power cords to the appliance.
4
Plug the power cords into a surge-protected power source.
5
Press the
ON
button on the front panel to turn on the appliance.
6
On the laptop, open a web browser and then type the default host name in the
browser's address field. For example, http://0123456789AB
See
“Locating the default appliance host name and using it to access and
configure the Backup Exec appliance”
on page 9.
7
On the right side of the Backup Exec appliance web UI, click
selftest_factory_report.txt
.
A text file reports the results of software tests that were run on the appliance
at the factory. If the report shows that the appliance functions normally (PASS),
you can perform the initial configuration of the appliance. If any tests show as
failed (FAIL), contact your reseller.
You can now perform the initial configuration of the appliance.
See
“Performing the initial configuration of the Backup Exec appliance”
on page 14.
Performing the initial configuration of the Backup Exec appliance
The Backup Exec appliance initial configuration process enables you to set appliance
security passwords, configure network access to the appliance, set time zone and
language options, and enter AutoSupport registration information.
Before you begin the initial configuration
The initial configuration of the appliance requires your Symantec License File (SLF)
file to fully license the appliance. Without a valid SLF, the Backup Exec appliance
runs in Trial Mode for a limited time.
You can find your SLF file in the Backup Exec appliance purchase materials that
Symantec emailed to you.
If you directly connect to the appliance using a laptop computer to run the initial
configuration, Symantec recommends moving the SLF file from your email to the
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Backup Exec Appliance Quick Start Guide
Configuring the Backup Exec Appliance
