To access the System Manager user interface, you point a browser to the controller’s IP address. A setup wizard helps you get started with system configuration.
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Install and configure your hardware, as described in one of the express configuration guides:
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Configure a management station that meets the following requirements:
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Connected to a network that is 1 Gbps or faster.
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Attached to the same subnet as the storage management ports.
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Used as a separate station, rather than a host (I/O attached) used for data management.
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Set up for out-of-band management, in which a storage management station sends commands to the storage system through the Ethernet connections to the controller.
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Set up with a supported browser. See Supported browsers and operating systems.
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From your browser, enter the following URL:
https://<IPAddress>IPAddressis the address for one of the storage array controllers.The first time System Manager is opened on an array that has not been configured, the Set Administrator Password prompt appears.
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Enter the System Manager password for the admin role in the Set Administrator Password and Confirm Password fields, and then click Set Password.
The Setup wizard launches on first-time login.
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Use the Setup wizard to perform the following tasks:
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Verify hardware (controllers and drives) — Verify the number of controllers and drives in the storage array. Assign a name to the array.
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Verify hosts and operating systems — Verify the host and operating system types that the storage array can access.
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Accept pools — Accept the recommended pool configuration for the express installation method. A pool is a logical group of drives.
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Configure alerts — Allow System Manager to receive automatic notifications when a problem occurs with the storage array.
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Enable AutoSupport — Automatically monitor the health of your storage array and have dispatches sent to technical support.
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Product Registration — Register your ThinkSystem DE Storage product on https://account.lenovo.com with registration. Lenovo will proactively contact you when the AutoSupport ticket is created.
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For more information on the Setup Wizard, see Setup Wizard overview.