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.... EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage Systems Initialization Guide P/N 300-001-272 REV A01 November 26, 2003 This guide explains the initial software setup procedure for Initial Setup 3 ◆ Setting Up the Service Laptop 5 ◆ Initializing the Storage System 12 ◆ Setting Battery Test Time 28 ◆ Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software 29 ◆ Making Management and Switch or Host Connections 34 ◆ Configuring Your Host Server...
.... EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Storage Systems Initialization Guide P/N 300-001-272 REV A01 November 26, 2003 This guide explains the initial software setup procedure for Initial Setup 3 ◆ Setting Up the Service Laptop 5 ◆ Initializing the Storage System 12 ◆ Setting Battery Test Time 28 ◆ Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software 29 ◆ Making Management and Switch or Host Connections 34 ◆ Configuring Your Host Server...
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... the SP LAN port (page 29). ❑ Install software options (page 30). ❑ Set initial security parameters (page 32). 5 Make Management and Switch or Host ❑ Connect a fibre-optic switch or Fibre Channel Connections host (page 34). 6 Configure Your Host Server and Storage System (page 36) 2 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide If your service laptop is not set up for initial setup (page...
... the SP LAN port (page 29). ❑ Install software options (page 30). ❑ Set initial security parameters (page 32). 5 Make Management and Switch or Host ❑ Connect a fibre-optic switch or Fibre Channel Connections host (page 34). 6 Configure Your Host Server and Storage System (page 36) 2 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide If your service laptop is not set up for initial setup (page...
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... installed on them. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 3 After you will need the following: General Requirements ❑ A CX700, CX500, or CX300 storage system with your system. Requirements for Initial Setup Requirements for the version of products. ❑ A NULL modem cable, with 9-pin, female-male to female-male connectors (supplied with each storage system). ❑ A crossover LAN cable (supplied with each storage...
... installed on them. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 3 After you will need the following: General Requirements ❑ A CX700, CX500, or CX300 storage system with your system. Requirements for Initial Setup Requirements for the version of products. ❑ A NULL modem cable, with 9-pin, female-male to female-male connectors (supplied with each storage system). ❑ A crossover LAN cable (supplied with each storage...
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... at the customer site. 4 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide that your service laptop is running the correct version. ❑ EMC Navisphere 6.6 or higher Management UI (Navisphere Manager). If your laptop is not set up for Initial Setup Service Laptop Requirements Initializing the storage processor enclosure and the accompanying DAE2 disk enclosures requires a directly connected computer - Service providers can download the latest Management UI...
... at the customer site. 4 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide that your service laptop is running the correct version. ❑ EMC Navisphere 6.6 or higher Management UI (Navisphere Manager). If your laptop is not set up for Initial Setup Service Laptop Requirements Initializing the storage processor enclosure and the accompanying DAE2 disk enclosures requires a directly connected computer - Service providers can download the latest Management UI...
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... Line Characteristic Data bits Parity bits Stop bits Baud rate Setting 8 None 1 115200 baud What Next? EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 5 Physical Modem Table 1 If the laptop uses a physical modem, configure the modem for the line characteristics of the following: For Windows 2000 systems - The service laptop COM port modem type must be set to the laptop and SP. Depending...
... Line Characteristic Data bits Parity bits Stop bits Baud rate Setting 8 None 1 115200 baud What Next? EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 5 Physical Modem Table 1 If the laptop uses a physical modem, configure the modem for the line characteristics of the following: For Windows 2000 systems - The service laptop COM port modem type must be set to the laptop and SP. Depending...
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... as follows: 1. Under the Manufacturers column, select (Standard Modem Types). 7. Under the Models column, select Communication cable between two computers is not used by the installed modem (whose port you noted in step 1b). Setting Up the Service Laptop Setting Up the Dial-Up PPP Support (Windows 2000 Environment) If Communication cable between two computers. 8. Click Next. 11. On the next...
... as follows: 1. Under the Manufacturers column, select (Standard Modem Types). 7. Under the Models column, select Communication cable between two computers is not used by the installed modem (whose port you noted in step 1b). Setting Up the Service Laptop Setting Up the Dial-Up PPP Support (Windows 2000 Environment) If Communication cable between two computers. 8. Click Next. 11. On the next...
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.... EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 7 Click the Guest button, then click Next. Make sure the Enable hardware flow control is displayed. 5. Click Next. 7. Click Next. 9. The Modem Configuration dialog box opens. 13. Setting Up the Service Laptop Setting Up Dial-Up Networking (Windows 2000 Environment) 1. Click OK to begin. 3. Click Connect directly to COM 2. 6. The Select a Device list is...
.... EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 7 Click the Guest button, then click Next. Make sure the Enable hardware flow control is displayed. 5. Click Next. 7. Click Next. 9. The Modem Configuration dialog box opens. 13. Setting Up the Service Laptop Setting Up Dial-Up Networking (Windows 2000 Environment) 1. Click OK to begin. 3. Click Connect directly to COM 2. 6. The Select a Device list is...
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... default gateway on page 12. 8 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Click Cancel to the Connect CX700init dialog box. 23. Refer to Initializing the Storage System on remote network. 22. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. 21. Click OK three times to initialize a storage processor at the customer site. The service laptop is checked. Setting...
... default gateway on page 12. 8 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Click Cancel to the Connect CX700init dialog box. 23. Refer to Initializing the Storage System on remote network. 22. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. 21. Click OK three times to initialize a storage processor at the customer site. The service laptop is checked. Setting...
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... Properties, note which is not installed and set up as follows: a. g. Under the Models column, select Dialup Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs is not used by the installed modem (whose port you back to continue configuring the serial cable. j. Setting Up the Service Laptop Setting Up the Dial-Up PPP Support (Windows NT 4.0 Environment) 1. Under the Manufacturers column, select (Standard Modem Types). e. Click Next. and click...
... Properties, note which is not installed and set up as follows: a. g. Under the Models column, select Dialup Networking Serial Cable between 2 PCs is not used by the installed modem (whose port you back to continue configuring the serial cable. j. Setting Up the Service Laptop Setting Up the Dial-Up PPP Support (Windows NT 4.0 Environment) 1. Under the Manufacturers column, select (Standard Modem Types). e. Click Next. and click...
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.... 10 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Click OK. 7. c. Click OK to 115200. Click New... Setting Up the Service Laptop What Next? 2. Leave the Phone number field blank. 5. Configure the serial connection for remote access (RAS) by doing the following from the Modem Configuration dialog box: a. From the Remote Access Setup dialog box, select the dialup networking serial cable with the correct COM port noted...
.... 10 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide Click OK. 7. c. Click OK to 115200. Click New... Setting Up the Service Laptop What Next? 2. Leave the Phone number field blank. 5. Configure the serial connection for remote access (RAS) by doing the following from the Modem Configuration dialog box: a. From the Remote Access Setup dialog box, select the dialup networking serial cable with the correct COM port noted...
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... should be PPP: Windows NT, Windows 95 Plus, Internet. 10. f. In the Network dialog box, click OK. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 11 The SP will provide the address for the service laptop. Click OK to be Workgroup. b. d. The service laptop is not, click the Change button and select Workgroup. Refer to on . 13. Set the Dial-up...
... should be PPP: Windows NT, Windows 95 Plus, Internet. 10. f. In the Network dialog box, click OK. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 11 The SP will provide the address for the service laptop. Click OK to be Workgroup. b. d. The service laptop is not, click the Change button and select Workgroup. Refer to on . 13. Set the Dial-up...
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... SP or CX300 SP), as shown in Figure 1. Initializing the Storage System Initialization Steps Follow the steps below to Service Port Connection (CX700 Shown) SP B SP A EMC2306 2. Connect the NULL modem cable between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|on a CX700, or on . The SP's power LED should be a steady green, and no amber LEDs should be blinking. These instructions assume that the system is powered up. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide...
... SP or CX300 SP), as shown in Figure 1. Initializing the Storage System Initialization Steps Follow the steps below to Service Port Connection (CX700 Shown) SP B SP A EMC2306 2. Connect the NULL modem cable between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|on a CX700, or on . The SP's power LED should be a steady green, and no amber LEDs should be blinking. These instructions assume that the system is powered up. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide...
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... URL: 192.168.1.1/setup The Storage Processor Networking Configuration setup screen opens, similar to dialog box, log in as user clariion with password clariion!. On the laptop, select My Computer > Dial-up networking. Select the connection name that you assigned when you set up dial-up networking. Click Dial. e. Open a supported browser window, and enter the following : For Windows 2000 a. For Windows NT 4.0 a. c. Select...
... URL: 192.168.1.1/setup The Storage Processor Networking Configuration setup screen opens, similar to dialog box, log in as user clariion with password clariion!. On the laptop, select My Computer > Dial-up networking. Select the connection name that you assigned when you set up dial-up networking. Click Dial. e. Open a supported browser window, and enter the following : For Windows 2000 a. For Windows NT 4.0 a. c. Select...
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... operating system, do one of the following: For Windows 2000 a. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 17 Depending on the Connection Complete dialog box. b. Remove the NULL modem cable from SP A and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP B service port (|0|0|, or ). 9. Initializing the Storage System Figure 3 Network Configuration Confirmation Screen (SP A) 8. In the Connect to dialog box, log in as user clariion with password clariion!.
... operating system, do one of the following: For Windows 2000 a. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 17 Depending on the Connection Complete dialog box. b. Remove the NULL modem cable from SP A and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP B service port (|0|0|, or ). 9. Initializing the Storage System Figure 3 Network Configuration Confirmation Screen (SP A) 8. In the Connect to dialog box, log in as user clariion with password clariion!.
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... when you set up dial-up Connections. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following: For Windows 2000 a. b. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 25 Figure 9 Network Tab 28. Remove the NULL modem cable from SP B and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|, or ). 29. Initializing the Storage System 26. Confirm the IP Address, Gateway and...
... when you set up dial-up Connections. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following: For Windows 2000 a. b. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 25 Figure 9 Network Tab 28. Remove the NULL modem cable from SP B and connect it between the laptop serial port (COM 1) and the SP A service port (|0|0|, or ). 29. Initializing the Storage System 26. Confirm the IP Address, Gateway and...
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... EMC229 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 29 Use the 10BaseT crossover cable that shipped with your system. Figure 11 shows this connection on SP A or SP B. If necessary, connect an RJ45 adapter to create a dedicated LAN connection between the service laptop and the storage system. 1. Connecting the Service Laptop to the SP LAN Port Follow steps 1-4 to the NIC card on the laptop. 2. Installing...
... EMC229 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 29 Use the 10BaseT crossover cable that shipped with your system. Figure 11 shows this connection on SP A or SP B. If necessary, connect an RJ45 adapter to create a dedicated LAN connection between the service laptop and the storage system. 1. Connecting the Service Laptop to the SP LAN Port Follow steps 1-4 to the NIC card on the laptop. 2. Installing...
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... rather than 136 or 137. 4. Open the PPP connection icon on page 20, but you must assign an IP address not used by SP A or B; Be sure the IP address is unique to install the appropriate files listed below from the SnapView, MirrorView, SAN Copy, or Analyzer CD-ROM in a subsequent software installation. 30 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide
... rather than 136 or 137. 4. Open the PPP connection icon on page 20, but you must assign an IP address not used by SP A or B; Be sure the IP address is unique to install the appropriate files listed below from the SnapView, MirrorView, SAN Copy, or Analyzer CD-ROM in a subsequent software installation. 30 EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide
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... the crossover cable that appear, set Navisphere 6.X security parameters (including an administrator and domain) before connecting to the EMC Navisphere Version 6.X Security Administrator's Guide. Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software Setting Initial Security Parameters ! If this storage system is connected - b. with the crossover cable: a. In the Navisphere 6.X Setup Pages that links the service laptop to the IP address: :2162 For example, your SP LAN port. CAUTION EMC strongly recommends...
... the crossover cable that appear, set Navisphere 6.X security parameters (including an administrator and domain) before connecting to the EMC Navisphere Version 6.X Security Administrator's Guide. Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software Setting Initial Security Parameters ! If this storage system is connected - b. with the crossover cable: a. In the Navisphere 6.X Setup Pages that links the service laptop to the IP address: :2162 For example, your SP LAN port. CAUTION EMC strongly recommends...
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In the URL window, enter the following IP address: 192.168.1.1/setup 3. In the Navisphere 6.X Setup Pages that appear, set for the other SP. Security is automatically set Security and/or Privileged Users as needed. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 33 Open your web browser on the service laptop. 2. Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software Using the Serial Cable Via the Serial Port (Alternate Method) To set initial security parameters while connected to the SP via serial connection: 1.
In the URL window, enter the following IP address: 192.168.1.1/setup 3. In the Navisphere 6.X Setup Pages that appear, set for the other SP. Security is automatically set Security and/or Privileged Users as needed. EMC CLARiiON CX300, CX500, and CX700 Initialization Guide 33 Open your web browser on the service laptop. 2. Installing Optional Navisphere 6.X Software Using the Serial Cable Via the Serial Port (Alternate Method) To set initial security parameters while connected to the SP via serial connection: 1.
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... CX700 Initialization Guide EMC believes the information in this publication is subject to a storage processor (SP) host port on the EMC Powerlink website, http://powerlink.emc.com. Use, copying, and distribution of EMC Corporation. All other end of the Port 1-3 cables as of relevant manuals, notes, and articles. Trademark Information EMC2, EMC, CLARiiON, Navisphere, and PowerPath are registered trademarks and Access Logix, EMC ControlCenter, FLARE, MirrorView, SAN Copy...
... CX700 Initialization Guide EMC believes the information in this publication is subject to a storage processor (SP) host port on the EMC Powerlink website, http://powerlink.emc.com. Use, copying, and distribution of EMC Corporation. All other end of the Port 1-3 cables as of relevant manuals, notes, and articles. Trademark Information EMC2, EMC, CLARiiON, Navisphere, and PowerPath are registered trademarks and Access Logix, EMC ControlCenter, FLARE, MirrorView, SAN Copy...