Complete system setup and configuration
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Stage
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Cable the Data Hosts
Cable the system according to your network topology.
Direct-attach topology
Option
Connect each host adapter directly to the host ports on the controllers.
IP address: 192.168.128.101
IP address: 192.168.128.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect to controller A port 1 (P1). to the ethernet port on
your laptop.
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2. Manually specify the following IP address and subnet mask on the laptop’s
Ethernet port that you have physically connected to the storage array:
Fabric topology
Option
Connect each host adapter directly to the switch.
Connect each switch directly to the host ports on the controllers.
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Connect and Configure the Management Connection
3. Use the laptop’s browser to access the storage array’s management
software using the following IP address:
After Installing the Hardware
1. Use the ThinkSystem SAN OS software to configure and manage your storage arrays.
2. In the simplest network configuration, connect your controller to a web browser and use
ThinkSystem System Manager for managing a single DE-series storage array.
3. In a more complex environment, use the ThinkSystem SAN Manager for managing multiple
storage arrays.
4. In the management software, go to the Hardware tab and select Show back of shelf
under Controller Shelf. Highlight controller B, and then select Configure management
ports to set the IP addresses for management port 1 on controller B. Do not configure
management port 2. This port is reserved for Lenovo technical support. After you
have configured controller B’s management port, repeat for controller A.
5. Disconnect your laptop from the storage array and connect an Ethernet cable
to management port 1 (labeled P1) on each DE4000H and DE6000H controller
and connect the other end to your network.
DE6000H controller
0a
0b
P1
P2
EXP1
EXP2
P1
P2
DE4000H controller
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