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8 DC04 SAN Director log in and configuration This chapter provides the following information: • "Configuration overview" on page 145 • "Establishing a serial connection and logging on to the DC04 Director" on page 145 • "Configuring IP addresses" on page 147 • "Establishing an Ethernet connection" on page 148 • "Customizing a switch name" on page 149 • "Setting the domain ID" on page 149 • Setting the date and time • "Verifying the Port Identifier mode and connecting to the fabric" on page 151 • "Enabling software licenses" on page 152 • "Backing up the configuration" on page 152 Configuration overview The DC04 SAN Director must be configured before it is connected to the fabric. All configuration commands must be entered through the active CP blade. The DC04 SAN Director configuration includes the following parameters: • IP address and subnet mask for the chassis • IP addresses, host names, subnet masks, and gateway addresses for both CP blades • Switch name • Domain ID for the DC04 SAN Director (optional) • WWN for the DC04 SAN Director The DC04 SAN Director WWN is initially set by the factory to match the license ID (which is based on the chassis serial number). The WWN can be changed but the license ID cannot be modified. The configuration information is mirrored to the standby CP blade, which allows the current configuration to remain available even if the active CP blade fails. The configuration information for the DC04 SAN Director is stored in the WWN cards and the flash memory of the CP blades. The configuration can be backed up to a workstation (uploaded) and then downloaded to the active CP blade if necessary. Establishing a serial connection and logging on to the DC04 SAN Director To establish a serial connection and log on to the DC04 SAN Director: HP StorageWorks DC and DC04 SAN Backbone Director Switches 145