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Chapter 4 Installing the VDS Internet Streamer Software and Initially Configuring a CDE
Launching a New CDE for the First Time
Launching a CDE280 for the First Time
For CDE280, you can use the CIMC to manage your device. To use the CIMC, you have to configure it.
This section describes the following tasks:
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Configure the CIMC IP, page 4-3
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Configure Remote Presence, page 4-5
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Connect to the Console, page 4-7
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Configure VDS-IS Software, page 4-7
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Configure the CIMC IP
Note
This section describes how to configure the CIMC. It is strongly recommended that you leave this
connection as a permanent connection. There should be a permanent IP address and a cable permanently
connected to switch/router associated with this connection. The CIMC will benefit monitoring, general
troubleshooting and troubleshooting system alarms of this system.
Step 1
Attach an Ethernet cable to the Management port of the CDE280 and also attach a monitor to the CDE
280. The Management port is labeled
M
. See
to find the port.
Figure 4-1
Attaching the Ethernet Cable
Step 2
Power on the server and press F8 when the CIMC configuration screen appears.
Step 3
Configure the device with the options shown below:
a.
Enter your IP, subnet mask and gateway addresses.
b.
Press the Space Bar to apply the new IP configuration.
c.
Press F10 to save the configuration and press <esc> to exit