Configuring the RLM
Configuring the RLM for your storage system and network
Before using the RLM, you must configure it for your storage system and network. You can configure the RLM
- When setting up a new storage system with RLM already installed
- After setting up a new storage system with RLM already installed
- When you add an RLM to an existing compatible storage system
Prerequisites for configuring the RLM
Before you configure the RLM, you need to gather the following information:
- Network information
- AutoSupport information
Network information
You can configure the RLM using DHCP or static addressing.
- If you want to use DHCP addressing, bind the RLM's Media Access Control (MAC) address in the DHCP server. You can obtain the RLM's MAC address by using the Data ONTAP rlm status command at the storage system prompt. You can also obtain the RLM's MAC address by removing the RLM from the storage system and looking for the MAC address label on the module itself.
- If you want to use a static IP address, you need to gather the following information:
- An available static IP address
- Netmask of network
- Gateway of network
AutoSupport information
RLM initiates and sends notifications, or event e-mail messages, using the settings of the following AutoSupport options:
- autosupport.to e-mail_addresses
- autosupport.to { name | IP_address_of_outbound_SMTP }
You must ensure the autosupport.to option has been set properly before configuring the RLM. You must enter the name or the IP address of the AutoSupport mail host when you configure the RLM. For more information about AutoSupport options, see Configuring AutoSupport.
Note
RLM does not rely on the storage system's autosupport.support.transport option to send "down filer" notifications. RLM uses the Simple Mail Transport Protocol (SMTP).
Configuring the RLM
You can configure the RLM by using one of the following methods:
- Initializing a storage system, with RLM pre-installed
When a storage system is first installed, and power is applied, the storage system boots and displays a boot menu with several options, as described in Chapter 5, Starting and Stopping the Storage System. Select the appropriate option to continue the setup process. When the setup process is completed, the rlm setup command is automatically initiated. For more information about the entire setup process, see the Software Setup Guide.
- Running the Data ONTAP setup script
This prompts you to configure the storage system, followed by initiating the rlm setup command.
- Running the Data ONTAP rlm setup command
When the RLM setup script is initiated, you are prompted to answer questions and enter network and mail host information. To configure the RLM, refer to the information you gathered in the section Prerequisites for configuring the RLM and complete the following steps.
RLM configuration at power-up or with the setup command
To configure RLM when you first apply power to a storage system with RLM pre-installed or when you run the Data ONTAP setup command, complete the following steps.
Step
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Action
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1
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Verify AutoSupport is configured properly.
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2
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At the storage system prompt, enter the following command:
toaster> setup
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Example of using setup for with a static IP address
The following output is displayed:
The Remote LAN Module(RLM) provides remote management capabilities
including console redirection, logging and power control.
It also extends autosupport by sending
additional system alerts. Your autosupport settings are used
for sending these alerts via email over the RLM LAN interface.
Would you like to configure the RLM? y
Would you like to enable DHCP on the RLM LAN interface? n
Please enter the IP address for the RLM []: 192.168.123.98
Please enter the netmask for the RLM []: 255.255.255.0
Please enter the IP address for the RLM gateway []: 192.168.123.1
The mail host is required by your system to send RLM
alerts and local autosupport email.
Please enter the name or IP address of the mail host []:
Please enter the IP adcress for mailhost.xyz.com []:10.57.160.114
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Example for using setup with a DHCP server
The following output is displayed:
The Remote LAN Module(RLM) provides remote management capabilities
including console redirection, logging and power control.
It also extends autosupport by sending
additional system alerts. Your autosupport settings are used
for sending these alerts via email over the RLM LAN interface.
Would you like to configure the RLM? y
Would you like to enable DHCP on the RLM LAN interface? y
The mail host is required by your system to send RLM
alerts and local autosupport email.
Please enter the name or IP address of the mail host []:
Please enter the IP adcress for mailhost.xyz.com []:10.57.160.114
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3
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At the storage system prompt, enter the following command to verify the RLM's network configuration is correct or to display the MAC address of the RLM.
toaster> rlm status
Example
The following output is displayed if you used the static IP address in Step 2:
Remote LAN Manager
Part Number: 111-00001
Revision: 30
Serial Number: 123456
Firmware Version: 3.12
Mgmt MAC Address: 00:AA:BB:CC:DD:EE
Using DHCP: no
IP Address: 192.168.123.98
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.123.1
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4
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Verify that the RLM AutoSupport function is working properly by entering the following command.
toaster> rlm test autosupport
Note
You must ensure the autosupport.to option has been set properly before issuing this command.
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RLM configuration with the rlm setup command
To configure RLM when you first apply power to a storage system with RLM pre-installed or run the setup command, complete the following steps.
Step
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Action
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1
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Verify AutoSupport is configured properly.
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2
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At the storage system prompt, enter the following command:
toaster> rlm setup
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Example for using rlm setup with a static IP address
The following output is displayed:
The Remote LAN Module(RLM) provides remote management capabilities
including console redirection, logging and power control.
It also extends autosupport by sending
additional system alerts. Your autosupport settings are used
for sending these alerts via email over the RLM LAN interface.
Would you like to configure the RLM? y
Would you like to enable DHCP on the RLM LAN interface? n
Please enter the IP address for the RLM []: 192.168.123.98
Please enter the netmask for the RLM []: 255.255.255.0
Please enter the IP address for the RLM gateway []: 192.168.123.1
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Example for using rlm setup with a DHCP server
The following output is displayed:
The Remote LAN Module(RLM) provides remote management capabilities
including console redirection, logging and power control.
It also extends autosupport by sending
additional system alerts. Your autosupport settings are used
for sending these alerts via email over the RLM LAN interface.
Would you like to configure the RLM? y
Would you like to enable DHCP on the RLM LAN interface? y
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3
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At the storage system prompt, enter the following command to verify the RLM's network configuration is correct or to display the MAC address of the RLM.
toaster> rlm status
Example
The following output is displayed if you used the static IP address in Step 2:
Remote LAN Manager
Part Number: 111-00001
Revision: 30
Serial Number: 123456
Firmware Version: 3.12
Mgmt MAC Address: 00:AA:BB:CC:DD:EE
Using DHCP: no
IP Address: 192.168.123.98
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.123.1
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4
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Verify that the RLM AutoSupport function is working properly by entering the following command.
toaster> rlm test autosupport
Note
You must ensure the autosupport.to option has been set properly before issuing this command.
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