Accessing the cli through a serial connection – HP StorageWorks 1510i Modular Smart Array User Manual
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1.
Ensure that the Telnet interface is enabled. To enable Telnet, use the SMU. For more information, see
the HP Storage Management Utility user guide.
2.
From any PC that is connected to the same LAN as the MSA, click StartRun to open the Run
dialog box.
3.
Enter the following command:
telnet [<ip_address>]
where
[<ip_address>]
is the IP address of the MSA management port.
The Telnet shell opens and you are prompted to log on.
4.
Enter your username and password.
NOTE:
When using SSH, Telnet, or the HP Storage Management Utility (SMU) to connect to the
MSA1510i management port, you are required to log on. The factory default settings for
username and password are both
root
. The first time you log in to the MSA1510i using the
default username and password, you are immediately prompted to enter a new username
and password. Follow the prompts to set the new username and password. To subsequently
change the username and password from the CLI, use the
command.
Accessing the CLI through a serial connection
Any terminal emulator program may be used to access the CLI, but the following instructions describe
using Windows HyperTerminal.
1.
From the front of the MSA, connect one end of the custom serial cable (included in the shipping
carton of the MSA) to the serial port of the host computer. Connect the other end to the RJ-45Z
adapter on an MSA controller.
NOTE:
In dual-controller configurations, tasks can be performed through either MSA controller.
NOTE:
An additional or replacement custom serial cable can be ordered using part number
259992-001.
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