Initial configuration of Unitrends systems
The first time you power on the Unitrends system, you can configure the network settings.
Note: For Unitrends Backup systems, see these guides for configuration procedures: Deployment Guide for Unitrends Backup on VMware, Deployment Guide for Unitrends Backup on Hyper-V, or Deployment Guide for Unitrends Backup Installable Software.
To configure the system
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When you access the system, the Unitrends Enterprise Backup Console Interface displays. This may take a few minutes. |
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Type 1 in the Please enter choice field to access the Initial System Setup menu. |
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To configure the system on your network, type 1 in the Please enter choice field. |
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Enter a number in the Select a network adapter field. For example, type 0 to select eth0. |
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Type Y in the Edit network configuration field. Modify these settings: |
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Type an IP address for the Unitrends system, and press Enter.
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Type a netmask address and press Enter, or just press Enter to accept the default setting.
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Type a gateway address and press Enter, or just press Enter to leave this setting blank.
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Review the settings, then type Y to save or N to exit without saving. |
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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.
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Type the primary domain name server IP address, and press Enter. |
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If desired, enter a secondary DNS IP, or press Enter to leave this setting blank. |
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If desired, enter a DNS Search domain. |
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Review DNS settings and type Y to save or N to exit without saving. |
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To exit the Initial System Setup menu, type 5 in the Please enter choice field. |
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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. |
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Type the password at the New UNIX Password prompt and press Enter. |
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Type the password at the Retype New UNIX Password prompt and press Enter. |
You have finished the initial configuration.
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Once the Unitrends system is configured on the network, it can be set up, 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.
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The Setup Wizard launches to provide step-by-step guidance through the remaining configuration settings. Proceed to System Setup to complete the configuration. |
Note: If you are not logged in automatically, click the lock icon, enter the username root and password unitrends1, then click Login.