In this express method for configuring communications between the
management station and the storage array, you use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
to provide IP addresses. Each storage array has either one controller (simplex) or two
controllers (duplex), and each controller has two storage management ports. Each management
port will be assigned an IP address.
Before you begin
You have installed and configured a
DHCP server on the same subnet as the storage management ports.
About this task
The following instructions refer to
a storage array with two controllers (a duplex configuration).
- If you have not already done so, connect an Ethernet cable to the
management station and to management port 1 on each controller (A and B).
The DHCP server assigns an IP address to port 1 of each
controller.
Note: Do not
use management port 2 on either controller. Port 2 is reserved for use by
NetApp technical personnel.
Important: If you disconnect
and reconnect the Ethernet cable, or if the storage array is power-cycled,
DHCP assigns IP addresses again. This process occurs until static IP
addresses are configured. It is recommended that your avoid disconnecting
the cable or power-cycling the array.
If the storage
array cannot get DHCP-assigned IP addresses within 30 seconds, the following
default IP addresses are set:
- Controller A, port 1: 169.254.128.101
- Controller B, port 1: 169.254.128.102
- Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
- Locate the MAC address label on the back of each controller, and
then provide your network administrator with the MAC address for port 1 of each
controller.
Your network administrator needs the MAC addresses
to determine the IP address for each controller. You will need the IP
addresses to connect to your storage system through your browser.