Dell EMC Unity VSA: How to change the static IP for the management interface?

Summary: Dell EMC Unity VSA: How to change the static IP for the management interface?

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Instructions

If a UnityVSA system is deployed on a dynamic network that includes a DHCP server and a DNS server, an IP address can be assigned automatically to the management interface. However, if you would rather manually assign a static IP address to the management port there are four methods that follow.

  • A static IP address can be assigned to the Management interface of the UnityVSA when the OVA package is deployed using the OVF Template wizard in vSphere.
  • Also, from vSphere client interface it is possible to run the svc_initial_config command from the Console tab to initialize the management port.
  • Alternatively, the Unity Connection Utility or the InitCLI applications can be run from a Windows host to discover and configure the network settings for the management interface

Additional Information

The svc_initial_config command is used to setup initial system configuration or change an already set IPv4 and IPv6 management address. The command configures the system with a given friendly name and the network parameters for the management interface.
From the vSphere client, the implementer must open the Console for the deployed virtual Unity system and login with the service account (default credentials are service/service). Then using the syntax shown in the slide run the svc_initial_config command to assign an IP address to the management interface.

Affected Products

Dell Unity 300, Dell EMC Unity 300F, Dell EMC Unity 400, Dell EMC Unity 400F, Dell EMC Unity 500, Dell EMC Unity 500F, Dell EMC Unity 600, Dell EMC Unity Family
Article Properties
Article Number: 000022598
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 Oct 2025
Version:  6
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