IBM Storwize: Get The Serial Number

KB ID 0001663

Problem

I’ve got a client that has a couple of Storwize V5000 storage arrays. I needed to get the serial numbers for them today, but I could not find them in the GUI?

Solution

As usual things are much simpler at command line, SSH into the storage array and simply use the following command;

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Note: As you can see, I’ve got one Controller (with the cans in it,) and one expansion shelf. The first part of the serial denotes the model e.g. 2078-24C denotes v5000 Series controller, so in this case the serial number would be 2078-24C / 78A3381 and I’ve got an Expansion Shelf 2078-24E / 78D2CTT.

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IBM Storwize 3700 Recover Lost IP Address

IBM Storwize 3700 Recover Lost IP Address

KB ID 0001388

Problem

While repurposing an IBM Storwize V3700 SAN, it became apparent that I didn’t know the IP addresses and they had been ‘misplaced’ by the client. 

Solution

Arm yourself with a FAT32 formatted USB drive, and create a file on it called satask.txt.

Pop your USB into the controller, and the fault light will flash for a few seconds.

Now on your USB drive theres should be a file called satask_result.html which you can open and locate the IP addresses

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