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Vectra M29 Stream Appliance
Quick Start Guide
M29 Initial Configuration
DHCP Quick Start
The M29 appliance can obtain its network configuration from a DHCP server in your network. The MGT1 port
functions as a DHCP client by default.
Connect the management port (MGT) of the appliance to the network switch
Find the IP address that was assigned to MGT1 from your DHCP server logs
You can also find the IP address by logging into the Brain
o
Use the "
show interface mgt1
" command to display the address that was assigned via DHCP once
you are logged onto the appliance (see
“Accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the M29
Appliance
” below for instructions on how to log on)
Static Addressing Quick Start
Configuration Checklist for Static Addressing
Below is a list of information needed for the initial configuration:
IP address of the Sensor
Default gateway address
DNS nameserver(s)
Accessing the Command Line Interface (CLI) of the M29 Appliance
The CLI of the M29 appliance is accessible in multiple ways
KVM or “crash cart”
Serial console
Support (MGT2) port
iDRAC/IPMI
MGT (MGT1) port once configured
Once you have connected to the CLI login prompt on the appliance, use the default credentials to login
U
sername: “vectra” and password: “changethispassword”
KVM or “crash cart”
KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switches or crash carts using USB keyboard and VGA monitor can be used .
Serial Console
Use the terminal program of your choice with the serial port settings configured to 115200 baud, 8 data bits, no parity
bit, one stop bit, and no flow control.
