Procedure: Initializing a system using the service assistant

To initialize a system using the service assistant rather than the , use this procedure.

Note: The service assistant gives you the option to create a clustered system only if the node state is candidate.

To initialize a clustered system using the service assistant, complete the following steps.

Log on with the superuser password.
The default password is passw0rd. If the default service assistant address cannot be used in your network environment, connect using a direct Ethernet connection. To make this connection, see Procedure: Accessing a canister by using a directly attached Ethernet cable.
Select Manage System.
Enter the system name and the management IP address.
Click Create System.
Point a supported browser to the management IP address that you specified to start the management GUI.
The management GUI logon panel is displayed.
Log on as superuser.
Use passw0rd for the password.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Attention: Without a USB flash drive to service the system, it is not possible to reset the superuser password or to change the system IP addresses in the event of a fault that prevents access to the management interface. It is essential that you take steps to record this information for use in the event of a failure.