Initializing the system by using the technician port

To initialize a new system, you must connect a personal computer to the technician port on the rear of a node canister and run the initialization tool.

To initialize the system, complete the following steps.

1. Ensure that the system is powered on, as described in Powering on the system.
2. Configure an Ethernet port on the personal computer to enable Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) configuration of its IP address and DNS settings.

   If you do not have DHCP, you must manually configure the personal computer. Specify the static IPv4 address 192.168.0.2, subnet mask 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.0.1, and DNS 192.168.0.1.

3. Locate the Ethernet port that is labeled T on the rear of the node canister.

   On Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 and Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 XP systems, the second onboard 1 Gbps Ethernet port is initially used as the technician port. Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the location of the technician port (T) on each model.

   Figure 1. Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 technician port
   

   

   
   

   Figure 2. Lenovo Storage V3700 V2 XP technician port
   

   

   
   

   Lenovo Storage V5030 systems have a dedicated technician port. Figure 3 shows the location of the port (T).

   Figure 3. Lenovo Storage V5030 technician port
   

   

   
   
4. Connect an Ethernet cable between the port of the personal computer that is configured in step 2 and the technician port.
   After the connection is made, the system will automatically configure the IP and DNS settings for the personal computer if DHCP is available. If it is not available, the system uses the values that you provided in step 2.
5. After the Ethernet port of the personal computer is connected, open a supported browser and browse to address http://install. (If you do not have DCHP, open a supported browser and go to the following static IP address 192.168.0.1.)
   The browser is automatically directed to the initialization tool.
6. Follow the instructions that are presented by the initialization tool to configure the system with a name and management IP address.
7. If you experience a problem during the process due to a change in system states, wait 5 - 10 seconds. Then, either reopen the SSH connection or reload the service assistant.
8. After you complete the initialization process, disconnect the cable between the personal computer and the technician port.