Use this procedure, which is a step-by-step utility, to complete initial configuration of network interfaces, the Domain Name Service (DNS), time settings, name services, directory services, storage, and remote support on the appliance. This procedure is for standalone and clustered appliance configuration.
For clustered controllers, configure only the primary controller. Do not attempt initial configuration on both controllers independently. For more information about clustering, see Appliance Cluster Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
Before You Begin
Gather the following information for the interfaces and services you will set up, and network configuration details.
Default router IP address
IP address and netmask for the management interface (two if clustered controllers)
IP address and netmask for the data interface (two if clustered controllers)
DNS/NIS/LDAP domain name
DNS IP address(es)
NIS server IP address(es)
NTP server IP address
For LDAP:
LDAP server IP addresses
Base search domain name
Recursive or non-recursive search
Authentication method: anonymous, self, or proxy (specific user)
SSL/TLS usage
You can skip any or all configuration screens by clicking COMMIT without making any changes. For the final and registration step, click LATER if you want to complete the screen later. To return to the beginning of the configuration utility, go to Maintenance > System and click INITIAL SETUP.
https://ipaddress:215 or https://hostname:215
The login screen appears.
If configuring clustered controllers, go to step 5.
If configuring a standalone controller, go to step 6.
If you do not see three solid lines, ensure that the three cluster cables connecting the two controllers together are properly connected and secure in their connectors. The system automatically senses these cables in real-time.
Appliance Name - Enter the peer controller name (must be different from primary controller name).
Root Password - Enter the same password that you set for the appliance during system configuration.
Confirm Password - Re-enter the password.
A status bar in the masthead displays the progress.
For detailed information, see the following topics:
To create a management interface now, use the following steps as an example:
VNIC - Select this check box.
Name - Enter a name for the datalink.
For detailed information, see the following tasks:
Name - Type a name for the interface.
Enable Interface - Select this check box to enable the interface.
Allow Administration - Select this check box to make this a management interface, which enables BUI connections on port 215 and CLI connections on ssh port 22.
Use IPv4 Protocol or Use IPv6 Protocol - Select a protocol, its type of address, and enter one or more IP addresses in CIDR notation.
The default gateway is the default router IP address. For the interface, select the datalink that you assigned to the first management interface.
For clustered controllers and if not using a VNIC, create a route on each interface that is assigned to a controller. For detailed routing information, see Configuring Network Routing in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
Family - Select IPv4
Kind - Select Default
Gateway - Type the same default gateway from step 6i.
Interface - Select the interface for which you want to configure routing.
The new route appears in the routing table.
For detailed information, see DNS Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
To automatically discover the NTP server and set the appliance time to match your network time, enter the multicast address.
To manually set the appliance time to match your network time, enter the NTP server name(s) and select an authentication key.
To set the appliance (server) time to match your client browser time, click SYNC.
For detailed information, see NTP Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
For detailed information, see Configuring Services in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
For detailed information, see Configuring Storage in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
If you do not have an Oracle support account, click LATER and see Phone Home Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
You can return to the registration and support screen by going to Configuration > Services > Phone Home. For more information, see Phone Home Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
This creates an active-active configuration.
If a standalone controller, see Upgrading the Software in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Customer Service Manual.
If clustered controllers, see Locking Cluster Management Interfaces (BUI) in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
If you did not configure the management interface yet, see the tasks in Configuring Management Interfaces in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
For an overview of network interface configuration, see Working with Network Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0.
For further configuration, see Configuring the Appliance in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0
For more information about cluster configuration, see Appliance Cluster Configuration in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0
To change the root password, see Changing a User Password (BUI) in Oracle ZFS Storage Appliance Administration Guide, Release OS8.7.0