IBM SP3001, Security SiteProtector System SP4001 Getting Started Manual

IBM Security SiteProtector System SP3001 Getting Started
Guide

This document guides you through the process of connecting and performing the initial configuration of
your IBM

Front panel

Front panel features

v A: LCD panel - use for initial network configuration, restarting or shutting down the appliance,

viewing the serial number of the appliance, and setting the appliance PIN.

v B: Arrow and enter keys - use to select menu choices and interact with the appliance using the LCD

panel.

v C: Serial console RJ-45 port - use for optional terminal-based setup, diagnostic testing, and recovery.

v D: USB ports (3) - for keyboard, mouse, and external DVD-ROM to retrieve data and install firmware.

v E: Indicators - to display status for alerts (amber), system ID (blue), and power (green) respectively.

v F: Power switch - to power the unit on or off.

v G: Management interfaces (2 GbE NICs) - use Management port 0 to manage the SiteProtector

appliance; management port 1 is unused. The Management port handles all network communication.

v H: VGA video port - for external monitor.

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Security SiteProtector™System SP3001 appliance.

Rear panel

Rear panel features

v A: Cooling fans (3)

v B: Cooling fan status indicators (3)

v C: Power connections (2)

v D: Power supplies (4)

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Before you begin

The steps you perform in the remainder of this document will provide you with remote network access
to the appliance so that you can perform more advanced configuration tasks.

You can find more advanced configuration information in the "Configuring" section of the SiteProtector
online Help.

Gather materials

You must prepare some information and gather your equipment before you can install your SiteProtector
System appliance.

U Materials

h IBM Security SiteProtector System SP3001 appliance

h Ethernet cable (included with appliance)

h 2 power cords (included with appliance)

Gather network information

Use this table to record important network information you need to configure the appliance:

Settings Your Settings

IP Address (required) __________ . __________ . __________ . __________

Subnet Mask __________ . __________ . __________ . __________

Default Gateway __________ . __________ . __________ . __________

DNS Server __________ . __________ . __________ . __________

Host Name ______________________________________________

Gather operating system product key

Use this space to record the Product Key of the appliance's operating system.

This Product Key can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity that is affixed to the appliance. You will
need it in the event of a system restore.

Product Key _________________________________________

Gather SQL Server product key and tracking IDs

Use this space to record the appliance's SQL Server license Product Key and Tracking IDs.

The Product Key and Tracking IDs can be found on the Certificate of Authenticity that is affixed to the
appliance or in the accessory box. You will need them in the event of an RMA return.

Important: Save all the Product Key and Tracking ID information in a safe place.

SQL Server Product Key _______________________________

Tracking ID _________________________________________

Tracking ID _________________________________________

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