HP StorageWorks Multi-protocol Router Installation Guide (A7437-96003, September 2005)

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3 Setting initial parameters
This chapter provides the following information:
• First time configuration checklist, page 43
• Setting the IP address, page 43
• Establishing an Ethernet connection, page 45
• Setting the domain ID, page 45
• Setting the date and time, page 46
• Connecting the MP Router to the fabric, page 48
• Viewing, adding, and removing licenses, page 48
• Verifying operation, page 50
• Backing up the configuration, page 50
NOTE: This chapter provides the basic steps required for the initial configuration of the MP Router.
For comprehensive instructions about configuring the MP Router to operate in a network and
fabric—including a fabric containing switches from other vendors—see the
HP StorageWorks XPath
OS 7.4.x administrator guide
.
First time configuration checklist
Complete the initial configuration tasks.
1. Set up the IP address. See ”Setting the IP address” on page 43.
2. Optionally, establish an Ethernet connection. See ”Establishing an Ethernet connection” on
page 45.
3. Optionally, specify the domain ID. See ”Setting the domain ID” on page 45.
4. Set the date and time. See ”Setting the date and time” on page 46.
5. Connect to the fabric and establish fabric parameters. See ”Connecting the MP Router to the
fabric” on page 48.
6. Enable software licenses, as necessary. See ”Viewing, adding, and removing licenses” on
page 48.
7. Verify that the MP Router is configured properly. See ”Verifying operation” on page 50.
8. Back up the configuration. See ”Backing up the configuration” on page 50.
Setting the IP address
After establishing a serial connection (see ”Logging into the MP Router via a serial connection” on
page 41) use these steps to set the IP address.
1. Log in as admin.
2. Type the ipAddrSet command.