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Chapter 6. Configuring the switch module
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4. In the IP address field in the New Static IP Configuration area, type the new TCP/IP address of
the switch module; then, click Save.
NOTE
The management module does not check for invalid IP addresses.
5. Click Advanced Configuration. You can now start a Web session or a Telnet session.
The Web interface and the Telnet program provide different ways to access the same
internal-switching software and configure it.
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If your system application requires that you use the Web interface program, see “Configuring
the switch module through the switch module browser-based interface” on page 32 for
additional information.
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If your system application requires that you use the Telnet program, see “Configuring the
switch module through the Telnet interface” on page 30 for additional information.
Enabling management through external ports
To access and manage the switch module through external interfaces, you must enable the
external ports and the ability to manage the switch through them. Use the information in the
following table to configure your ports.
To enable management through external ports, complete the following steps:
TABLE 5
LED Patterns, POST mode
External Management
External ports
Description
Disabled
Disabled
The switch must be
managed
through the
management module. No
traffic is allowed on
external ports.
Disabled
Enabled
The switch must be
managed
through the
management module.
Data traffic is allowed on
external ports
Enabled
Disabled
This mode is not
supported.
Enabled
Enabled
The switch can be
managed
through the
management module, a
blade server, or a
management station that
is connected through an
external port. Data traffic
is allowed on
external
ports.
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