Setting up the initial firmware configuration

Use the procedures in this section to perform the initial, base firmware configuration. This configuration is the minimal configuration to add a DataPower appliance to your environment.

• Configuration requirements
  To perform the initial firmware configuration, there are both connection and information requirements.
• Considerations for operational modes
  During the initial firmware configuration, the script prompts you for supported operational modes.
• Initializing the blade appliance
  To initialize the blade appliance when it is started for the first time, use the following procedure.
• Verifying the configuration with the WebGUI
  To access the WebGUI from any browser, use the following procedure.
• Completing the configuration
  Refer to these documents for information about completing configuration of your blade appliance.
• Defining the base configuration manually
  The base configuration for the blade appliance can be defined only from the command line. Use the installation wizard provided during the initial boot sequence, or use the startup command to invoke the installation wizard.
• Downloading the firmware image
  Firmware images are available from the Fix Central Web site. This Web site provides firmware images for your DataPower appliance. If you have questions about the site, click the Help link in the left navigation area.