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Converting mpx100 to HP Data Migration Appliance
Product Affected
Device Name Part Number
mpx100 AE324-63003
To convert an mpx100 to an HP data migration appliance, follow these steps:
1. Reset factory defaults:
If the mpx100 unit has been previously used, it must be reset to the factory defaults. If the mpx100 is
brand new, skip to Step 2.
To reset the router and restore it to the factory default configuration, use a pointed, nonmetallic tool
to press and hold the maintena
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Configure access to the mpx100 management port: A d. Enter the CLI command admin start. The default password is config. e. Enter the set mgmt command at the mpx100 (admin) #> prompt. f. Select the mode. QLogic recommends static address mode, which is IPv4 Mode 0 [Static] (this is the default). Enter the IP address, subnet information, and gateway, if applicable. You will lose the connectivity of the telnet session at this time. g. If you want to continue using the CLI, restart the telnet sess
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Configure access to the mpx100 management port: A i. Verify that the IP address is set correctly by typing the show mgmt command. mpx100 (admin) #> show mgmt Management Port Information ----------------------------- IPv4 Interface Enabled IPv4 Mode Static IPv4 IP Address 172.17.136.227 IPv4 Subnet Mask 255.255.254.0 IPv4 Gateway 172.17.136.1 IPv6 Interface Disabled Link Status Up MAC Address
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Upgrade mpx100 with data migration firmware: A 3. Upgrade mpx100 with data migration firmware: Now that connectivity to the mpx100 management port is established, load the data migration firmware into the unit using FTP. Do not forget to do a bin command before you put the firmware file on the mpx100. a. Open a command prompt on your workstation. b. Change to the directory on your workstation that contains the mpx100 firmware file. c. Type ftp followed by a space, then the IP address of the m
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Upgrade mpx100 with data migration firmware: A k. Unpack the image by typing the image unpack command. Enter yes when prompted to reboot. mpx100 (admin) #> image unpack mpx100-2_4_1_0dmrc12g.bin Unpack Completed. A reboot is required for the FW to take affect. Do you wish to reboot the System at the current time (y/n): y System will now be rebooted... l. When the mpx100 is finished rebooting, verify that the new firmware loaded successfully by typing the show system command. mpx100 #>
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Change the mpx100 mode from iSCSI Connectivity to Data Migration: A 4. Change the mpx100 mode from iSCSI Connectivity to Data Migration: Even though the mpx100 is now running data migration capable firmware, it must be set to data migration mode: a. At the prompt, type the set system command. b. Type 1 to change the mode to data migration c. Enter yes when prompted to reboot. mpx100 (admin) #> set system A list of attributes with formatting and current values will follow. Enter a new value
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Change the mpx100 mode from iSCSI Connectivity to Data Migration: A d. After the reboot, verify that the mpx100 is in data migration mode by typing the show system command. ****************************************************** * * * HP StorageWorks mpx100 * * * ****************************************************** mpx100 #> show s
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Obtain the mpx100 serial number: A 5. Obtain the mpx100 serial number: Use the show system command to display the correct serial number for your mpx100. This is the only valid way to obtain the mpx100 serial number. Do not simply record the serial number from the back of the unit! You must use the serial number displayed by this command in the software. ****************************************************** * * *
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Obtain the mpx100 serial number: A If the plenum has been removed from the mpx100 for easier transport, the QLogic serial number will be visible. If you have an mpx100 unit with the plenum removed, you must use the CLI or GUI to obtain the correct serial number for the mpx100. See Figure 2 and Figure 3. HP SERIAL NUMBER Figure 2. mpx100 With Plenum QLOGIC SERIAL NUMBER Figure 3. mpx100 Without Plenum (Do Not Use this Serial Number) HP0051401-00 A 9
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Document Revision History Revision A, March 24 2009 Changes Initial release. Corporate Headquarters QLogic Corporation 26650 Aliso Viejo Parkway Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 949.389.6000 www.qlogic.com Europe Headquarters QLogic (UK) LTD. Quatro House Lyon Way, Frimley Camberley Surrey, GU16 7ER UK +44 (0) 1276 804 670 © 2009 QLogic Corporation. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All rights reserved worldwide. QLogic and the QLogic logo are registered trademarks
