Initializing the system with a Microsoft Windows computer
To initialize a new system with a Microsoft Windows computer, use the
initialization tool that was shipped with your order.
Before you begin
v Begin this procedure after you have installed all the drives and other options you
have purchased.
v You need a Microsoft Windows computer to complete the initialization
procedure. The computer must have:
– A USB port
– A supported browser
For best results, the Microsoft Windows computer and the Storwize system must
be connected to the same network.
About this task
This procedure is valid for Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit) or Microsoft Windows 7
(64-bit).
v Use this procedure only when initializing a new control enclosure.
Procedure
To initialize the system, complete the following steps.
1. Gather the information you will use to configure the system.
v You must have the IP network address you will use to manage the system.
– IP address
– Subnet mask
– Gateway
v Other information is optional, but useful for enabling additional capabilities.
– The IP address of a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server for automated
setting of date and time
– The IP address of a simple mail transfer protocol (SMTP) server for
sending notification of alerts
2. Locate the USB flash drive that was shipped with your order in the
documentation package.
3. Insert the USB flash drive into a USB port on the Microsoft Windows computer.
4. To launch the tool, open the USB flash drive. and double-click InitTool.bat
The initialization tool wizard starts.
5. In the wizard, click Next and select Create a new system.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions given by the initialization tool. You will be
instructed to complete the following actions:
a. Enter the details of the system management address you need to use.
b. Connect the USB flash drive to the Storwize system and allow it to
initialize.
c. Connect the USB flash drive to the computer to check that the initialization
completed.
7. If the system initialization completed successfully, click Finish. If you have a
network connection to the Storwize system, the system management GUI is
displayed. If the computer does not have a network connection to the Storwize
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