4 Setting Up the Remote Connection
This chapter describes how to cable and configure the remote communications
link to the HP Server Remote Management Card (LAN or modem). Once
communications have been established, you may control your HP Server using the
HP Server Remote Management Card web interface.
NOTE
If you have not provided for an independent communications
link to the card (either via a dedicated LAN line or dial-up
modem line), you will be unable to communicate with the HP
Server Remote Management Card.
Your options for setting up the server for remote connection include one, or both
of the following:
•
A connection through the local area network (LAN) via a dedicated line
connected to the HP Server Remote Management Card's LAN port
•
A connection through an external modem connected to the HP Server
Remote Management Card's RS-232 (serial) port
Figure 4-1. Remote Connection Options
Regardless of the type of physical connection joining the HP Server Remote
Management Card and remote client, you must initially use the HP Server Remote
Management Card BIOS setup program at the server (described in the next
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