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Registering the storage system on the Storage Device List

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After the SVP media is installed, you must connect the SVP to the storage system by registering the storage system on the Storage Device List.

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Adding the storage system to the Storage Device List

After installing the SVP software, you must add the storage system to the Storage Device List.

Procedure

  1. Log in to the Windows server with your SVP credentials and password.

  2. Double Click StorageDeviceList on the Windows desktop.

  3. Change the SVP IP address to 192.168.0.15 if not set by default and click Apply.

  4. Select the "+" icon to open the Add System window.

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  5. In the Add System window, click Browse and select d:\software\productname.inf from the SVP installation media .iso file.

  6. In the Add System window, select Auto Discovery if the storage system is READY or Manual to fill in the storage system information manually.

    If using Auto Discovery, skip this step.

  7. In the Add System window, complete the fields and click Apply.

    Field

    Description

    Software Selection Browse local hard drive for installation media files.
    System Selection

    Select one of the following methods to discover the storage system.

    • Auto Discovery(default): Acquire the storage system information automatically.
    • Manual: Do not select Manual for System Selection. This option is for use only by authorized service personnel.
    CTL 1Enter the IP address for controller 1. Accept the default IPv4 setting or click IPv6, and then enter the IP address in the appropriate format for the addressing method selected.
    CTL 2Enter the IP address for controller 2. Accept the default IPv4 setting or select IPv6, and then click the IP address in the appropriate format for the addressing method selected.
    System Name Enter the display name of the storage system, up to 180 characters. Permitted characters are one-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols (# $ % & ' * + - . / = ? @ ^ _ ` { | } ~). You cannot use one-byte spaces.
    Description Enter the description of the storage system, up to 180 characters.
    User Name Enter a user name. Permitted characters are one-byte alphanumeric characters and symbols (# $ % & ' * + - . / = ? @ ^ _ ` { | } ~). The GUI includes a 256-character limit.
    Password Enter a password. The GUI includes a 256-character limit.
    Do not start service after addition immediately

    Select if you do not want to start service immediately after adding the storage system. (Default is unchecked.)

    If you are registering multiple storage systems, select (check) this option to prevent services from starting while the storage systems are being added

  8. Wait 10 to 15 minutes for all the services to start. The storage system status will show up as Processing while the services are starting up and Ready when the storage system is available.

Next steps

Before users can log in to and start using the storage system, the system administrator must complete the following setup and configuration tasks:

  • Configure the management client.
  • Configure the management software.
  • Configure the storage system.
  • (Optional) Set up SSL communications.
  • Set up the user accounts.

For details about these tasks and instructions for performing them, see the System Administrator Guide for your storage system.

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