User`s guide

Dell DX Object Storage – File Gateway Deployment Guide
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Install and Configure Red Hat Enterprise Linux
The DX6000G CFS has Red Hat Linux factory-installed. Follow the steps below to re-install the Red Hat
Linux Operating System with the configuration parameters required for DX6000G CFS. Before powering
on the system, ensure you have an external connection.
1. Power on the DX6000G system and insert the Red Hat Enterprise Linux x64 DVD.
2. When the first Red Hat screen appears, click Next.
3. Select the installation language and click Next.
4. Select the appropriate keyboard and click Next.
5. Select Basic Storage Devices as the type that will be part of your installation and click Next.
6. When a screen appears stating that a previous version has been detected, select Fresh Installation.
7. Enter a fully-qualified Hostname for the CFS that will identify it on the network (for example,
server.domain.tld).
NOTE: This hostname also needs to be added to the Domain Name Server itself.
8. Click Configure Network.
9. On the Wired tab of the Network Connections screen, select System eth0, and click Edit.
10. Enter a Connection name and ensure that the Connect automatically box is checked and MTU is
set to automatic.
11. Click the IPv4 Settings tab, and then click Add and select Manual as the Method.
12. Enter the Address, Netmask, and Gateway for the CFS (see Site Survey).