8.15 Logging In to a Server Over a Network Port by
Using PuTTY
Scenarios
Use PuTTY to remotely log in to the server over a local area network (LAN) and to
configure and maintain the server.
NO TE
The server in this section can be a management module, compute node, or switching plane.
Prerequisites
Conditions
The PC and the server or MM910/MM920/MM921 management network port
have been connected by using a network cable.
Data
You have obtained the following data:
●
You have obtained the IP address of the server to be connected.
●
You have obtained the user name and password for logging in to the server to
be connected.
Software Tools
PuTTY.exe: This tool is third-party software. You need to prepare it by yourself.
Procedure
Step 1 Set an IP address and a subnet mask or add route information for the PC so that
the PC can properly communicate with the server.
You can run the Ping
Server IP address
command on the PC CLI to check the
communication between the PC and the server.
Step 2 Double-click PuTTY.exe.
The PuTTY Configuration window is displayed, as shown in
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