IBM DR550 SMB V.1 Server User Manual


 
IBM TotalStorage DR550 SMB Version 1.0 ------ 27 May 2005 Page 3
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Cabling to the customer’s Ethernet / IP Network...........................................................................................17
Setting up the Management Console ................................................................................................................19
Changing Server Names ..................................................................................................................................19
Installing in a Rack.................................................................................................................................................21
Configuring the P5 520 Server ............................................................................................................................23
User Accounts ....................................................................................................................................................23
Connecting to Gigabit Ethernet (Fibre) Network.......................................................................................24
Connecting to a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (copper) Network ............................................................25
Procedure for Changing IP Address.............................................................................................................26
OTHER INSTALLATION TOPICS ................................................................................ 28
Changing passwords.............................................................................................................................................28
Error Notification and Monitoring ......................................................................................................................29
Creating an AIX Recovery DVD...........................................................................................................................29
Creating a Root Volume Group Backup on DVD-RAM with Universal Disk Format.........................29
Recovering from a problem using the Recovery DVD ..................................................................................31
Boot from the Recovery DVD..........................................................................................................................31
Set and Verify Installation Settings...............................................................................................................32
Backing Up the DR550 SMB Data.......................................................................................................................34
OTHER INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 35
Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................................35
POWER5 520 .......................................................................................................................................................35
SAN Switches – 2005-H08 – only when ordered as “tape ready” .........................................................35
7316-TF3...............................................................................................................................................................36
COMPLEMENTARY PRODUCTS ................................................................................ 36
3592 Tape..................................................................................................................................................................36
Connecting Tape to the DR550 SMB.............................................................................................................36
DR550 SMB tape attachment...............................................................................................................................37
Sample 3592 Configuration.............................................................................................................................37
Data Migration .........................................................................................................................................................38
PROBLEM DETERMINATION...................................................................................... 40
Gathering problem information from the user................................................................................................40
Additional sources of information............................................................................................................................43
Viewing the AIX runtime error log......................................................................................................................44