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network address resolution and ESRS (EMC Secure Report Support) ◆ SMTP mail server for ConnectEMC support and email alerts ◆ NTP (Network Time Protocol) server For detailed instructions about unpacking, racking, and installing, refer to the Installation Guide for your system. Part Number: 300-015
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. ◆ Use the Connection Utility to manually assign a static IP address. This services on your system before running the Connection Utility. For detailed instructions, refer to your Installation Guide. Note: In sites with restricted Internet access, download the Connection Utility from the support
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Next. 4. Specify a new password for the administrative and service accounts. 6 Register the system and install licenses 1. On the Configuration Wizard licenses screen, click Obtain License File to open the support website registration page. 2. Follow the instructions for registering the product and
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experience. • ESRS: Provides an IP-based connection that enables EMC Support to receive error files and alerts from your VNXe system. Enabling ESRS accelerates problem diagnosis, optimizes troubleshooting, and helps decrease the time it takes to resolve issues with your system. • ConnectEMC: Sends
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VNXe Series Quick Start Guide 10 Update software When the Initial Configuration Wizard completes, Unisphere prompts you to check for updated software and launches a window for EMC Online Support. 1. Go to the VNXe product page (emc.com/vnxesupport) and select your model. 2. Click Downloads to check
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Start Guide 12 Provision storage Create storage resources that hosts can use for network storage. 1. Click Storage to view a list of supported storage types and manage your system. EMC Online Support: Search for FAQs, Knowledgebase articles, troubleshooting information, white papers, tips-and-tricks
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VNXe Series Quick Start Guide Other Languages You can access localized versions of this and other documents at emc.com/vnxesupport. Chinese (Simplified www.emc.com/vnxesupport VNXe French: Des

Section	Page
1 Before you begin	1
Installation location requirements	1
Network requirements	1
Network recommendations	1
2 Unpack your system	2
4 Connect	2
5 Launch the Unisphere Initial Configuration Wizard	3
1. Open a web browser to access Unisphere.	3
2. Log in with the default username and password:	3
3. Accept the Unisphere License Agreement and click Next.	3
4. Specify a new password for the administrative and service accounts.	3
6 Register the system and install licenses	3
1. On the Configuration Wizard licenses screen, click Obtain License File to open the support website registration page.	3
2. Follow the instructions for registering the product and downloading licenses. Licenses can be downloaded locally or sent to an email address. Save the license files locally.	3
3. In the Configuration Wizard, click Install License File. Unisphere uploads and activates the selected licences and enables the corresponding features for your system.	3
7 Create storage pools	3
8 Select support options	4
1. Enter your EMC Online Support account username and password in order to access custom support options on the support page.	4
2. Enable ESRS and ConnectEMC to enhance your support experience.	4
9 Configure network interfaces	4
10 Update software	5
1. Go to the VNXe product page (emc.com/vnxesupport) and select your model.	5
2. Click Downloads to check for updated software. If updated software is available, download the software files from EMC Online Support onto the local system used to manage Unisphere.	5
3. In Unisphere, click Settings > More configuration > Update software.	5
4. Click Upload Candidate Version and navigate to the downloaded software file.	5
5. Click Install Candidate Version to install the software onto your VNXe system.	5
11 Create host configurations	5
1. In Unisphere, click Hosts > Hosts.	5
2. Choose a host configuration type and click Create Host to start the Host Wizard. The wizard configures the:	5
12 Provision storage	6
1. Click Storage to view a list of supported storage types.	6
2. Click the type of storage you want to create.	6
3. Click Create to start the storage wizard for the selected storage type. Each storage wizard walks you through the steps necessary for configuring a storage resource.	6
4. Connect the host applications to the storage.	6
13 Learn more	6