VERITAS 5250, Hardware Installation Manual

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Enter the following command to configure the IPMI port:
IPMI Network Configure <IPAddress> <Netmask> <GatewayIPAddress>
Where IP address is the new IP address for the IPMI port. The Subnet mask
and Gateway enable connectivity between your network computer and the
IPMI port.
The IPMI port must be configured as a DHCP or static address.
At any point in time, you can run the following command to see the IPMI network
details:
IPMI Network Show
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Type
Exit
and press Enter to log out of the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu.
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Use a Cat5 or a Cat6 cable to connect the remote management port to the
network.
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Make sure you can reach the Veritas Remote Management Console over the
network by using the new address in a web browser.
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The appliance is ready for initial configuration. See the NetBackup Appliance
Initial Configuration Guide for the appropriate platform for information about
initial configuration requirements and procedures.
Note: Once the initial configuration has been completed, you can connect NIC1
(eth0) to an administrative network that does not provide any backup data
transfer.
Accessing and using the Veritas Remote
Management interface
The IPMI web interface is known as Veritas Remote Management interface. You
can use Veritas Remote Management interface to log on to the appliance shell.
Before you use the remote management interface, the following prerequisites must
be met:
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The Remote Management interface (IPMI port) must first be configured.
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At least one power cable must be connected to a functioning power source.
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At least one user must be enabled to use the LAN channel(s).
70 Installation procedures
Accessing and using the Veritas Remote Management interface