When you launch the Initial Configuration Wizard either through the direct-connect or remote-connect options, a browser window tab automatically appears in the default Internet browser asking the user to log in to PowerStore. When you log in for the first time, enter the default credentials of admin for the Username and Password123# for the Password. Figure 1 shows an example of the login screen.
Figure 1. PowerStore Manager login screen
After you log in, the Initial Configuration End User License Agreement (EULA) appears, as shown in Figure 2. You must scroll to review the text, check the box next to I accept this agreement, and click Accept. The following figure shows an example of the EULA screen.
Figure 2. PowerStore Discovery Utility > EULA
After you accept the EULA, the Infrastructure Telemetry Notice appears. If you choose to accept the notice, click Next.
Figure 3. PowerStore Discovery Utility > Infrastructure Telemetry Notice
The Initial Configuration Wizard steps you through the following pages to configure the PowerStore appliances for the first time:
- Telemetry Notice: Provides information about the Dell Telemetry collector and privacy policy information.
- Cluster Details: Enables you to configure the friendly name of the cluster that appears in the upper-left side of PowerStore Manager and choose the deployment mode, either the default of Unified (SAN and NAS) or Block Optimized (SAN only). You can optionally add appliances to the cluster if wanted.
- Default Users: Enables you to configure the admin and service user passwords. The password requirements are listed below. By default, the service password will match the configured admin password. The user is required to change the default password for security reasons. Click the Update button after the passwords are defined, and the UI issues a notification that the passwords have been set. The password requirements are as follows:
- Must be 8 to 40 characters
- Must contain at least one upper case letter and one lower case letter
- Must contain at least one numeric character
- Must contain at least one special character (! , @ # $ % ^ ~ ? _)
- Cannot include the single quote ('), ampersand (&), space, or non-English characters
- Fault Tolerance: Allows you to select the fault-tolerance level for each appliance. This determines the number of drives that can fail concurrently on an appliance without incurring data loss. You can choose single or double drive failure. For the PowerStore 3200Q model, double drive failure fault tolerance is enforced and cannot be changed.
- Management Network: Enables you to enter the IP addresses and network information for the management network. For systems running PowerStoreOS 2.0 and higher, the Storage Network configuration was removed from the Initial Configuration Wizard. PowerStore Manager recommends that you set up a Storage Network upon first login. PowerStore Manager access is only available using the more-secure HTTPS protocol. You can check the optional box to Enable HTTP redirect to HTTPS for Cluster IP. This will redirect any HTTP request to the more secure HTTPS protocol.
- Infrastructure Services: Allows you to configure DNS and NTP servers, and optionally configure the physical top-of-rack or out-of-band management switch credentials for network validation.
- vCenter Information (Optional): Enables you to configure integration with an existing VMware vCenter cluster and the PowerStore as a VASA storage provider.
- Cluster Creation: Allows you to review the chosen configuration information, validate the configuration, and initiate the cluster creation. You can also export the configuration details from this page. The validation process is automatically performed as part of the cluster creation process, but you may Validate before clicking Configure, if wanted. If there are any issues, the wizard notifies you of the errors and provides guidance to resolve them. The Initial Configuration Wizard sets up the services to bring up the PowerStore cluster.
- Cluster Login: Once the cluster creation completes, this step allows you to log in again with your newly created password. Then, you return to the Initial Configuration Wizard.
- Support & APEX AIOps Infrastructure Observability: Allows you to proceed with the default enablement of Support Connectivity and Infrastructure Observability or clear the options if you do not want to enable them. Support Connectivity allows you to stay ahead of disruptions with effortless support and richer insights. Infrastructure Observability requires Support Connectivity to be enabled. Infrastructure Observability is a single pane of glass for proactive monitoring, machine learning, and predictive analytics. You must provide contact information for support (names, email messages, phone numbers). You are also prompted for the connection type (Connect Directly or Connect using Secure Connect Gateway). Remote support is also checked by default, which allows authorized technical support agents to remotely troubleshoot issues over a secure connection.
- Component Initialization: Allows you to show the components such as Create Cluster and File Services that must be completed before the PowerStore cluster is ready. The message All PowerStore components have initialized successfully is displayed with a green checkmark when this process is completed.
- Configuration Complete: Provides the notification The PowerStore cluster is fully configured, and allows you to close the wizard or click Go to PowerStore Manager.
For more information about the initial discovery process and Initial Configuration Wizard, see the PowerStore Quick Start Guide and PowerStore: Network Planning Guide at dell.com/powerstoredocs.