Network configuration – Dell PowerVault DP500 User Manual

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Getting Started

Network Configuration

Cabling and Configuring Your Network Connection

1 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable into one of the RJ-45 network

interface connectors (NIC) (see Figure 1-8) on the back of your system.
See the

Hardware Owner’s Manual for the NIC locations.

2 Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to a functioning Ethernet

jack.

3 Verify that the NIC connector LED is lit (see Figure 1-8). If the LED is

steady green, the connection is good. If the LED is flashing amber, data is
successfully being transferred.

4 If the LED is not lit, make sure that each end of the Ethernet cable is

seated properly in the NIC connector and Ethernet jack.

Figure 1-8.

NIC Connector

NOTE:

The NIC connector’s physical orientation may vary depending on your

system. See your system’s

Hardware Owner’s Manual for more information.

Configuring TCP/IP Using DHCP (Default Setting)

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is enabled by default on your
system. If your network is not configured with a DHCP server, proceed to
"Configuring TCP/IP Using a Static IP Address" on page 15 to configure a
static IP address on your system. Use the following procedure to verify your
system’s DHCP configuration.

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