Configuration requirements

You must meet both hardware and information requirements to perform the initial firmware configuration.

Before you begin the initial firmware configuration, make sure that you meet the following requirements.
  • Review and comply with the hardware requirements.

    The package contains a USB serial console cable (USB to RJ45) and a DE-9 serial console cable (DE-9 to RJ45). For initial configuration, use a supplied cable to connect from an ASCII terminal to the appliance or to connect from a PC that is running terminal emulation software to the appliance.

  • Obtain the required network data.
    • The IP addresses for the Ethernet interfaces for appliance management.
    • The IP addresses for the Ethernet interfaces for service access.
    • The IP addresses of default gateways (routers) that support the subnets for Ethernet interfaces.
    • The IP addresses and ports for the web management interface and SSH service.
    • Optional: The IP address and port for Telnet service.
    Tip:
    • The web management interface is required to accept the license agreement.
    • To use an IPMI connection, which includes serial over LAN, requires the configuration of the mgt0 interface.