When a storage node is installed in the chassis you can
initialize it from the CMM web
interface.
When a storage node such as the Flex System V7000 Storage
Node is first installed in a Flex System chassis, the CMM will
automatically recognize it, but you must complete some configuration
manually. You can configure the storage node through the CMM web
interface, the Lenovo XClarity Administrator, or
the Flex System Manager management
software.
Note: If
you are using the CMM to
setup your storage, make sure that the chassis is being managed by
the CMM and
not the Lenovo XClarity Administrator or
the Flex System Manager.
Verify
that you are using a supported CMM for
the storage node from the Lenovo Datacenter Support site.
Use
the following instructions to initialize the storage node through
the CMM web
interface:
- Log in to the CMM;
then, navigate to the chassis map on the System Status page.
- Find the storage control enclosure to be used to initialize the
storage system on the map; then, click the left storage enclosure
canister. If you have installed more than one storage enclosure canister,
you can select either one. You cannot initialize the storage system
on a storage expansion enclosure.
- From Actions for Canister [node nn], select Launch Storage
Node Controller Console to launch a web browser for the storage
node startup screen. The Service IP address that displays is one that
has been allocated by your DHCP server. If the Service IP address
is in the range between 192.168.70.131 and 192.168.70.144, the canister
did not obtain a DHCP address.
- When prompted to answer the question, Do you want to create
a new system or add to an existing system?, select Create a
new system; then, click Next.
- Select the option to use either an IPv4 or IPv6 management IP
address; then, enter the address, subnet mask, and gateway.
- Click Finish to set the management IP address for the system.
The system initialization will begin and might take several minutes
to complete.
- After the system initialization is complete, the setup wizard
will be launched. The setup wizard will help you through the configuration
steps for basic system settings such as time and date, system name,
and hardware detection and verification.
- Log in to the storage node.
- Review the software license agreement. You must accept the agreement
before you can continue.
- Enter the system name and a new superuser password.
From this point you have the option to use the setup wizard
to configure more settings such as notifications and storage configuration.
If you are not ready to complete more configuration steps, go to configuration
tasks in the management user interface to complete the configuration
at a later time.
It is recommended that you upgrade to the most
current level of software after installing the storage node. Refer
to the Lenovo Datacenter Support site for the latest
information about software upgrades.
For more information about
configuring your storage node, see Using the Chassis Management Module to set up
your system in the Flex
System V7000 Storage Node Installation Guide.