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Once you have completed the physical installation of the VX chassis, you must perform a bootstrap configuration of the VX unit before configuring it for your environment and placing it into service.
Before performing the bootstrap configuration of the VX unit, gather the following information:
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Information |
Description |
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License |
Software key or hardware dongle (HASP) provided with the VX unit. The HASP license key is the number located at the USB port of the VX chassis. |
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User Name |
Choose an administrative user name for the VX unit. |
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User Password |
Choose an administrative user level 0 password for the VX unit. Level 0 provides full administrative access. |
|
IP Address |
IP address for the VX unit |
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Subnet Address |
Subnet mask for the VX unit |
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IP Default Router |
IP address for the VX unit's gateway router |
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Node ID |
VX node identifier (in decimal format) |
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Node Name |
Text name for the VX unit |
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FTP User Name |
(Optional) Choose a user name for FTP access to the VX unit. |
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FTP User Password |
(Optional) Choose a user password for FTP access to the VX unit. |
VX uses VT100 terminal communication to perform the bootstrap configuration, which requires a 9-pin serial cable and a VT100 terminal or PC equipped with a serial port and a terminal emulator application.
To attach a VT100 Terminal with Serial Cable:
If your unit came with hardware dongle (HASP), DO NOT ATTACH the hardware key until prompted to do so.
To perform a bootstrap configuration of the VX unit:
If you receive a request for drives during setup, then you have attached the hardware dongle before being prompted. Cancel the setup, remove the dongle and restart the unit.
To modify your settings, return to the beginning of the setup script by typing setup
.
exit
.restart
.