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If your environment does not have a DHCP server, you can set a static IP address on the Converged Systems Advisor agent.

Steps

  1. Log in to the agent’s virtual machine console using the VMware vSphere client.

    The default user name is csa and the default password is netapp. You should change the default password after you log in.

  2. Enter su – at the csa prompt to become root, using the same netapp password.

  3. Enter nmutil at the root shell prompt.

    You should now see the NetworkManager TUI.

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  4. Press Tab until you reach the OK prompt and press Enter.

  5. Keep Wired connection 1 selected, press Tab to reach the Edit prompt, and then press Enter.

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  6. Press Tab until you reach the Show menu for IPv4 connections, and then press Enter.

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  7. Highlight Add and enter the required information for each parameter.

    Be sure to enter the address in the form of address/mask, as shown below.

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  8. Press Tab until you reach the OK prompt and press Enter.

  9. Go back to the main menu, highlight Quit, and then press Enter.

  10. Reboot the agent.