Locating the default appliance host name and using it to access and
configure the Backup Exec appliance
The default host name of the appliance is required to connect to the appliance using
a laptop and an Ethernet cable so you can begin the configuration process. The
default host name is derived from the MAC address of the appliance's Ethernet port
0. It uses all of the characters that comprise the MAC address, excluding the MAC
address separator characters (-) or (:).
For example,
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Appliance MAC address = 01-23-45-67-89-AB
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Default appliance host name = 0123456789AB
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Default host name label format
Default host name label format
Appliance model
Appliance MAC address label:
01-23-45-67-89-AB
Default appliance host name:
0123456789AB
Backup Exec 3600 R3 Appliance
You can find the default host name on a label that is located on the rear chassis of
the Backup Exec 3600 R3 Appliance directly under the Ethernet ports. The model
of the appliance determines the printed format of the host name label.
Symantec recommends that you locate the default appliance host name label on
the Backup Exec 3600 R3 Appliance back panel and then write down the default
host name
before
you rack mount the appliance. Viewing the host name label is
difficult after you mount the Backup Exec 3600 R3 Appliance in a rack.
The configuration process includes typing the 12-digit alpha-numeric default host
name in the address bar of either the Internet Explorer or Firefox browser. Later
during initial configuration, you can change the default host name to a name you
prefer.
For example, type:
http://0123456789AB
and then press
Enter
.
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Backup Exec Appliance Quick Start Guide
Configuring the Backup Exec Appliance
