Ways to configure the RLM

Before using the RLM, you must configure it for your storage system and network. You can configure the RLM when setting up a new storage system with RLM already installed, after setting up a new storage system with RLM already installed, or when adding an RLM to an existing storage system.

You can configure the RLM by using one of the following methods:

Initializing a storage system that has the RLM pre-installed
When the storage system setup process is complete, the rlm setup command runs automatically. For more information about the entire setup process, see the Data ONTAP Software Setup Guide.

Running the Data ONTAP setup script
The setup script ends by initiating the rlm setup command.

Running the Data ONTAP rlm setup command

When the rlm setup script is initiated, you are prompted to enter network and mail host information.

Prerequisites for configuring the RLM
Before you configure the RLM, you need to gather information about your network and your AutoSupport settings.
Configuring the RLM at power-up or with the setup command
You can configure the RLM when you first apply power to a storage system with a pre-installed RLM or when you run the Data ONTAP setup command.
Configuring the RLM with the rlm setup command
You can configure the RLM after Data ONTAP is set up, by using the rlm setup command.

Parent topic: The Remote LAN Module