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3 DC SAN Director log in and configuration This chapter provides the following information: • "Configuration overview" on page 49 • "Establishing a serial connection and log on to the DC SAN Director" on page 49 • "Configuring IP addresses" on page 51 • "Establishing an Ethernet connection" on page 52 • "Customizing a switch name" on page 53 • "Setting the domain ID" on page 53 • "Verifying the Port Identifier mode and connecting to the fabric" on page 54 • "Enable software licenses" on page 54 • "Back up the configuration" on page 55 Configuration overview The DC SAN Director must be configured before it is connected to the fabric. All configuration commands must be entered through the active CP blade. The DC 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 DC SAN Director (optional) • WWN for the DC SAN Director The DC 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 DC 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 log on to the DC SAN Director To establish a serial connection and log on to the DC SAN Director: 1. Verify that the DC SAN Director is powered on and that POST is complete by verifying that all power LED indicators on the port, control processor, and core switch blades display a steady green light. HP StorageWorks DC and DC04 SAN Backbone Director Switches 49