Chapter 3: Configure the IPMI port for remote management
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2.
Type the IPMI IP address into your browser. For example: http://110.150.0.12.
3.
Log in with the default user name
root
and the default password
calvin
.
Note:
Enter the new password if you changed the default when configuring IPMI.
4.
Select
Server
>
Virtual Console
.
IPMI configuration requirements
You require certain items and information to properly configure the Intelligent Platform Management
Interface (IPMI) port for out-of-band remote system management over the web.
■ IPMI uses the DNS Remote Access Controller (RAC) name to identify an OmniCube host. The
default DNS RAC name is the system serial number, as shown on the pullout tab in the front panel.
You can change the DNS RAC name to specify a rack location, your own asset number, or any other
identifiable reference, but the name must be unique.
■ If you use DHCP to assign an IP address instead of using a static IP, SimpliVity recommends that
you check the option Register RAC on DNS and use the DNS RAC to reference the OmniCube host.
This prevents problems if the DHCP lease is renewed and a different IP address is assigned to the
IPMI port.
■ You have ensured that the ports required for network communication are open.
■ You have the following information and items:
□ An IP address. The address can be static or assigned by DHCP.
□ A static address for the gateway, subnet mask, and, optionally, up to two DNS servers, which can
be static or assigned by DHCP.
■ An Ethernet cable to connect to the rack-mounted switch that can reach your network (as specified
in the preceding network address requirements).
■ The default address of 192.168.0.120 to access the IPMI software and reconfigure its network
settings.
■ A laptop computer with a Web browser.
□ You might need to temporarily change the IP address used by the laptop's physical Ethernet port.
□ You might need to temporarily disconnect the laptop from wireless networks.