You configure an IP address through the local hardware appliance console, and use that IP address in the AWS Storage Gateway console to activate your appliance. This associates your hardware appliance with your AWS account. Once the hardware appliance is activated, you create your desired gateway type to run on the hardware appliance. The selected type of gateway is then enabled on the appliance. You manage and use your Storage Gateway Hardware Appliance from the AWS Console, similar to how you would with the virtual appliance. For more information, please see the hardware appliance documentation.