Set up a Direct Connection

Obtain these items:
  • Computer monitor that supports a VGA connection
  • Computer keyboard that supports a USB connection
  • Serial-USB-VGA adapter (dongle) from the Accessories kit that came with your array

The CLI supports a direct connection for the initial setup of the array. After setup, the CLI can also use an SSH connection over the network.

  1. Attach the Serial-USB-VGA adapter (dongle) to the KVM port on Controller A.
    1. Serial-USB-VGA adapter
    2. Controller KVM port
    3. USB connector
    4. VGA connector
    5. Serial connector
  2. Connect the video cable from your monitor to the VGA connector on the adapter.
    Plug the monitor into a suitable power source.
  3. Connect the USB cable from your keyboard to the USB connector on the adapter.
  4. Log in as user admin with the password admin.
    NOTE: You can only log into the active controller. If you cannot log in, move the Serial-USB-VGA adapter to the other controller and try to log in again.
    Once you have logged in, the CLI is ready to accept commands.
Type ? to see a list of commands.

Type the command followed by --help to see the usage information for that command.