Dell Compellent Series 40 - Manual (Page 9)

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Setting Up the Storage Center
Setting Up a Controller
Once hardware has been racked and cabled and any FC switches that provide server
connectivity have been configured and zoned, you configure and identify a controller.
Configuring a controller includes the following tasks:
• Connect to a Controller on page 3
• Reset Hardware and System Serial Numbers on page 4
• Set IP Addresses on page 5
If you have a dual-controller system, you will configure both controllers using the serial
connection. For documentation purposes we call the controller you assign the lower serial
number as Controller 1 and the other as Controller 2. Configure Controller 1 and then
configure Controller 2.
Connect to a Controller
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To connect to a controller
1 Using a DB9 cable, connect a PC or laptop to a Storage Center controller DB9 serial
port. (To connect from a USB port, use a USB to DB9 converter.)
2 Power up the PC.
3 Open a terminal emulator or a command line interface. Configure the connection as
follows:
Setting Value
Emulation VT220
Column Mode 132
Line Wrapping Off
Connection Serial Port
Connection Type Direct
Baud Rate 115,200