Step 2: Collect Configuration Information - Dell EqualLogic PS Series Installation And Setup
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Installation and Setup
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The
utility is an interactive, command line utility that prompts for
setup
information about the array and group configuration.
The only
setup
and a console terminal or a computer running a terminal emulator. See Step 4:
Set Up a Serial Connection to the PS5000 on page 2-11 or Step 4: Set Up a
Serial Connection to the PS5500 on page 2-23.
After choosing a method, collect the information needed for the configuration.
Step 2: Collect Configuration Information
Regardless of the method you use to configure the software, you must collect the
information in Table 3-1 and Table 3-2. Obtain IP addresses from your network
administrator, as needed.
Also, make sure you follow the network recommendations in Table 2-1.
Prompt
Description
Member name
Unique name for the array in the group (one to 63 letters, numbers, or
hyphens). First character must be a letter or number.
Network interface Name of an array network interface (either
is connected to a functioning port on a network switch.
IP address
Network address for the array network interface.
Note: Each member must have at least one network interface on
Netmask
Address that combines with the IP address to identify the subnet on
which the array network interface resides (default is 255.255.255.0).
Default gateway
Network address for the device used to connect subnets and forward
(optional)
network traffic beyond the local network. A default gateway is needed
only if you want the array network interface to communicate outside
the local network (for example, to allow access to volumes from
computers outside the local network).
Note: The default gateway must be on the same subnet as the
3–2
utility requirement is a serial connection between the array
Table 3-1: Array Configuration
the same subnet as the group IP address.
array network interface.
Configuring the Software
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, or
eth0
eth1
eth2
) that
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