BrickStor SP Console

The BrickStor SP Console is a terminal user interface that will launch upon login when BrickStor appliance experiences one of the following issues:

  • Administrator user password is not compliant with the password policy.

  • RackTop software license terms and conditions are not accepted.

  • System has a licensing issue. For example, the host license is expired.

To navigate the BrickStor SP Console, use Arrow Keys to navigate to different fields on the Main Menu. Use Tab to switch between editing fields and Space or Enter keys to confirm the selection.

Change Default Password

BrickStor SP Console will display a message when current administrator user password is not compliant with the password policy. For example it is set to (legacy) default "racktop". To remediate this, follow the prompts to set a new password.

Change Password

  • While at the Status Screen, press Enter.

  • The Change Password screen will present.

    Set Password Screen

  • In the supplied fields, enter a new Root Password.

  • Press Tab.

  • Enter the same Root Password in the Confirm Password field to confirm this change.

  • Press Tab

  • Press Enter to apply changes, and set the new Root Password.

    Successful Password Change

  • A message denoting a successful password change will present, press Enter to proceed.

Accepting Terms and Conditions

The BrickStor SP console will show RackTop software license Terms & Conditions Acceptance prompt when those have not been accepted. Follow the message prompts to remediate it.

RackTop Terms and Conditions prompt

  • While on the BrickStor SP Console Status screen, ensuring the Fix It prompt is present, press Enter.

    Accept RackTop Terms and Conditions

  • The Terms and Conditions Screen will present.

  • Read through the Terms and Conditions of the BrickStor SP License.

  • Enter user name in the supplied field.

  • Press Enter to accept.

Register

The BrickStor SP Console will show a message about system not being registered. Follow the message prompts to remediate it.

System is Not Registered

Configuring Management Network

The BrickStor SP Console provides a way to configure management network interface using DHCP (default) or with a static IP address.

  • From the Main Menu select Configure Management Network and press Enter key. To access the Main Menu Press F3

    Console Main Menu

  • The Configure Management Network screen will present.

    Configure Management Network

  • For DHCP, check Use DHCP.

    Use DHCP

  • For Static, uncheck Use DHCP and enter the following information:

    • IP Address

    • Netmask

    • Gateway

  • Configure Nameservers (This is optional for DHCP, otherwise a minimum of two is recommended).

  • Press Tab to select Save.

  • Press Enter.