Initial configuration of Unitrends systems

The first time you power on the Unitrends system, you can configure the network settings.

Note: For UEB systems, this procedure is included in the deployment guides. If you have already completed the initial system configuration, skip to System setup.

To configure the system

When the Unitrends system is powered on for the first time, configure network settings as described here.

1        When you access the system, the Unitrends Enterprise Backup Console Interface displays. This may take a few minutes.

2        Type 1 in the Please enter choice field to access the Initial System Setup menu.

3        To configure the system on your network, type 1 in the Please enter choice field.

4        Enter a number in the Select a network adapter field. For example, type 0 to select eth0.

5        Type Y in the Edit network configuration field. Modify these settings:

     Type an IP address for the Unitrends system, and press Enter.

     Type a netmask address and press Enter.

     Type a gateway address and press Enter.

     Review the settings, then type Y to save or N to exit without saving.

6        To configure DNS settings, type 2 in the Please enter choice field, then Y to edit.

DNS allows you to resolve IP addresses and qualified domain names.

Note: To add clients by name, you must configure DNS. If not using DNS, you must supply a static IP for each registered client. DNS-only registration is supported only for Windows, Linux, and Mac clients.

     Type the primary domain name server IP address, and press Enter.

     If desired, enter a secondary DNS IP, or press Enter to leave this setting blank.

     Review DNS settings and type Y to save or N to exit without saving.

7        To exit the Initial System Setup menu, type 4 in the Please enter choice field.

8        To change the direct console password, type 2 in the Please enter choice field. This is the root operating system password used to access the console.

     Type the password at the New UNIX Password prompt and press Enter.

     Type the password at the Retype New UNIX Password prompt and press Enter.

9        Once the Unitrends system is configured on the network, it can be setup, managed, and monitored from any workstation or server on the network. To log into the system, direct a web browser to:

https://<system IP address>/

      For example: https://192.168.238.2/

Note: If a security certificate is presented, you must accept the certificate to continue.

10    Click the lock icon. At the login prompt, enter username root and password unitrends1.

The Setup wizard launches to provide step-by-step guidance through the remaining configuration settings. Proceed to System setup to complete the configuration.