HP 3PAR T-Class Installation and Deinstallation Guide

7 Initializing the Storage System Software
This chapter describes how to complete the installation of a storage system by setting up and
configuring the storage system software and service processor software. You must execute these
scripted setup procedures from the maintenance PC after powering on the system.
NOTE: In this and other chapters, the command-line examples use bold type to indicate user
input and <angle brackets> to denote variables. Examples may not match the exact output
of your system.
Preparing for System Software Setup
This section contains crucial information about preparing to run the scripted setup procedures
described in this chapter.
Before executing the scripted setup procedures in this chapter:
• Complete all physical installation procedures
• Inspect all cable connections before powering on the storage system
• Inspect all LEDs
• Correct any problems indicated by the component LEDs
Collecting Necessary Information
Obtain the following information before proceeding with the setup and configuration procedures
described in this chapter. See theHP 3PAR Installation Workbook in collecting this information.
• Storage system name, IP address, and subnet mask
• Service processor IP address and subnet mask
• Customer gateway IP address
• Customer NTP server IP address (optional)
• Sparing plan (default, minimum, maximum, or customized)
Dial-Up Connection Settings
If the customer is using a dial-up connection, it is also necessary to obtain the telephone number,
including area code and dial-out prefix, of the line to be connected to the service processor.
Setting Up the Storage System
The Out-of-the-Box (OOTB) script guides you through setting up and configuring the storage system
software.
Storage System Out-of-the-Box Script
1. Connect the PC to controller node-0 through a serial cable and log in with user ID console.
See “Connecting the Maintenance PC” (page 191), for instructions.
3PAR(R) InForm(tm) OS 3.1.1 1200163-0 ttyS0
1200163-0 login:console
Password:
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