- Install the SFSS KVM using virt-install, or using the Virtual Machine Manager UI.
- Reset the admin user password
- Configure the management IP address.
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To install SFSS using the CLI, perform the following steps:
localhost:~ # DISK=/var/lib/libvirt/images/CDC-[latest_version].qcow2
localhost:~ # virt-install --name sfss \
--memory 16384 \
--vcpus 8 \
--os-variant generic \
--import --disk path=$DISK \
--network bridge=br0-mgmt,model=virtio \
--network bridge=br1-san-a,model=virtio \
--network bridge=br2-san-b,model=virtio \
--graphics none
The session moves to the SFSS VM console where you are prompted to log in. Starting install...
Running text console command: virsh --connect qemu:///system console sfss
Connected to domain 'sfss'
Escape character is ^] (Ctrl + ])
/dev/mapper/omnivm--eqx--13--vg-root: clean, 210728/2473984 files, 2195486/9864192 blocks
Debian GNU/Linux 11 dell-networkappliance ttyS0
dell-networkappliance login: admin
Password:
Linux dell-networkappliance 4.19.0-20-amd64 #1 SMP Debian 4.19.235-1 (2022-03-17) x86_64
The programs included with the Debian GNU/Linux system are free software;
the exact distribution terms for each program are described in the
individual files in /usr/share/doc/*/copyright.
Debian GNU/Linux comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY, to the extent
permitted by applicable law.
Updating the password from default value
Password Requirements
1) At least 9 characters length
2) Must contain lowercase,uppercase,numbers and symbols
3) Should not contain a user name
4) Should not be the last 5 used passwords
5) Should not be the simplistic/systematic password
Changing password for admin.
Current password:
New password:
Retype new password:
passwd: password updated successfully
#############################################################################
Welcome to Dell Smart Fabric Storage Software (SFSS) management
#############################################################################
Menu
--------------------------------------------------------
1. Show version
2. Debug
3. Password/SSL configuration menu
4. Show EULA
5. Interface configuration menu
6. Enable CLI
7. Reboot
8. Logout
Enter selection [ 1 - 8 ] :
Domain creation completed.
localhost:/etc/sysconfig/network # virsh domiflist sfss
Interface Type Source Model MAC
--------------------------------------------------------------
vnet39 bridge br0-mgmt virtio 52:54:00:AD:CE:D2
vnet40 bridge br1-san-a virtio 52:54:00:75:F4:1E
vnet41 bridge br2-san-b virtio 52:54:00:2F:F7:4F
#############################################################################
Welcome to Dell Smart Fabric Storage Software (SFSS) management
#############################################################################
Menu
--------------------------------------------------------
1. Show version
2. Debug
3. Password/SSL configuration menu
4. Show EULA
5. Interface configuration menu
6. Enable CLI
7. Reboot
8. Logout
Enter selection [ 1 - 8 ] : 6
Enter admin password:
SFSS-cli#
SFSS-cli# show sfss interfaces detailed
No. of Interfaces : 3
Interface : ens2
Type : ETHERNET
IPV4 Config : AUTOMATIC
IPV6 Config : AUTOMATIC
MAC Address : 52:54:00:AD:CE:D2
MTU : 0
Interface : ens3
Type : ETHERNET
IPV4 Config : AUTOMATIC
IPV6 Config : AUTOMATIC
MAC Address : 52:54:00:75:F4:1E
Interface : ens4
Type : ETHERNET
IPV4 Config : AUTOMATIC
IPV6 Config : AUTOMATIC
MAC Address : 52:54:00:2F:F7:4F
SFSS-cli#
SFSS-cli# config terminal
SFSS-cli(config)# sfss interface ens2 name Management ipv4-config-type manual address 172.18.11.57 prefix-length 24 gateway 172.18.11.254
SFSS-cli(config)# sfss interface ens2 name Management ipv6-config-type Disabled
SFSS-cli# show sfss interfaces detailed
No. of Interfaces : 3
Interface : ens2
Type : ETHERNET
Name : Management
IPV4 Config : MANUAL
IPV4 Address : 172.18.11.57
IPV4 Prefix Length : 24
IPV4 Gateway : 172.18.11.254
IPV6 Config : MANUAL
IPV6 Address : ::
IPV6 Prefix Length : 128
MAC Address : 52:54:00:AD:CE:D2
MTU : 0
Interface : ens3
Type : ETHERNET
IPV4 Config : AUTOMATIC
IPV6 Config : AUTOMATIC
MAC Address : 52:54:00:75:F4:1E
Interface : ens4
Type : ETHERNET
IPV4 Config : AUTOMATIC
IPV6 Config : AUTOMATIC
MAC Address : 52:54:00:2F:F7:4F
SFSS-cli#