Component Requirement
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The VxFlex OS Gateway server must have connectivity to all the nodes that are being
installed. If you are using separate networks for management and data, the server must be
able to communicate with both networks.
Prerequisites
The following prerequisites are relevant to using VxFlex OS software in the VxFlex
Ready Node environment.
Connectivity
Ensure that you have the following information at hand:
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The IP address range, subnet, and gateway IP addresses for the management and
data network for all servers.
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The IP address range for Storage VMs (SVMs).
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The IP address range, subnet, and gateway IP addresses for the iDRAC port for all
servers.
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All root and administrator passwords that you plan to set or use on the server and
iDRAC.
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All root and administrator passwords that you plan to set or use on the SVM.
VxFlex Ready Node servers shipped with a factory-installed ESXi image are
configured with root as the username and either the service tag number or
Scaleio123 as the password.
To connect via a service PC or laptop computer using SSH/RDP:
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Ensure that the computer has a functional network port and an available IP
address, subnet, and gateway on the management network.
For console operations (KVM access):
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Ensure that you have either a VGA tool kit to allow console connection from a
laptop computer to a server, or a computer screen and keyboard connection to the
rack.
Java
Both the VxFlex OS GUI and iDRAC management client (Java console) require the
Java 1.8 latest update.
In your internet browser, ensure that pop-ups are enabled for Java console features.
Hardware and operating systems
Ensure that all hardware is assembled as described in the
VxFlex Ready Node Hardware
Installation Guide
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Unless otherwise specified in this guide, install the operating system in the server's
BOSS device and configure IP addresses.
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