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Appendix D: Using an Optional Serial Access Unit with the R-Port
The screen shown in Figure D-1 appears.
Figure D-1. IPMI Status screen.
Make the following changes to enable IPMI:
• Enable IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) via the serial port:
select “Enabled” from the drop-down menu in Figure D-1.
• From the drop-down menu in Figure D-1, select which serial port to use: select
“Front serial port (DTE pinout)” since the ServSwitch has DTE serial port only.
• Select the baud rate between 9600 bps and 115,200 bps based on the
configuration on the host computer’s IPMI settings.
• BMC Password: Enter the password twice assigned to the BMC in the host
computer’s BIOS setup software.
NOTE: The selected baud rate should match the host computer’s setting. Problems
with the BMC password (as well as any other error information) will be
recorded in the ServSwitch unit’s system log on the Web interface’s Status
page. If the host computer’s BIOS setup allows for multiple levels of securi-
ty for the BMC, make sure the password you enter on the menu offers suf-
ficient authority to control chassis power and monitor fan status.
Once you have made the necessary changes on this screen, click “Commit” to
activate IPMI with the settings you entered.
