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3.2. Configure the Advanced Management Module (AMM)
3.2.1. Initial AMM configuration
At this time, the AMM must have an Ethernet cable plugged into its Ethernet port. Plug the other
end of this cable into the Ethernet connector of a computer where you will open a browser
session to the AMM. In some cases, a switch or hub may also be necessary to connect. The
following steps are performed on the computer connected to the AMM and not on the
BladeCenter console.
Set the IP address to one in the same subnet as the AMM’s default IP address of
192.168.70.125 such as 192.168.70.101 and set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0.
Ensure the BladeCenter’s AC Power cords are plugged into an appropriate Power source to
provide Power for the management module. Allow about 30 seconds after performing
this step for the management module to boot
Open a Web browser on the computer connected to the AMM. In the address or URL field,
type the IP address (192.168.70.125 is the default) of the AMM to which you want to
connect
The Enter Password window will open. Type the user name and password on the Enter
Password window. The management module has a default user name of USERID and
password of PASSW0RD (where 0 is a zero, not the letter O). It is recommended to
change the password during this initial configuration
Select a timeout value on the next screen and click continue
3.2.2. AMM user profiles
To create additional user profiles on the AMM, click
Login Profiles
under
MM Control
Click a login ID currently marked as “not used”
Enter the user profile and password (twice), select the user profile’s desired role and click
Save
3.2.3. AMM LAN configuration
To configure the AMM so that it is accessible on the local network, click
Network Interfaces
under
MM Control
Enter a hostname for the AMM. If the AMM is going to use DHCP, choose the option
Enabled – Obtain IP Config from DHCP
server in the
DHCP
drop-down menu
If the AMM is going to use a static IP address, choose the option
Disable – Use static IP
configuration
, then enter the IP address, subnet mask and gateway IP address
Click
Save
.
3.3. Download BladeCenter firmware
The procedures below are performed on a computer using a common web browser, while
accessing the Web page: http://www.ibm.com/systems/i/advantages/v6r1/blades/index.html (the
IBM i on Power Blade Supported Environments
document).
Start by locating the BladeCenter chassis model
Click on the
Download firmware
link
The
Support for BladeCenter - Downloads
page will then be displayed.
Alternatively, access the
Support for BladeCenter - Downloads
site at this URL: http://www-
947.ibm.com/systems/support/supportsite.wss/brandmain?brandind=5000020.
