Appendix A - IPMI Configuration
Appendix A - IPMI Configuration
This appendix provides instructions for configuring IPMI for the BlackPearl system using
the system BIOS.
CAUTION
DO NOT
make any changes in the BIOS other than changing the IPMI settings as
described below. Changing any other setting is not supported by Spectra Logic
and may cause adverse system performance.
1.
If the BlackPearl system is currently powered on, shut down the system as described in
Reboot or Shut Down a BlackPearl System on page 331
2.
Connect a monitor and USB keyboard to the rear of the BlackPearl system. See
to locate the monitor and USB connectors.
3.
Power on the system as described in
Power On the System on page 47
4.
When prompted by the system, press
DEL
to enter the system BIOS.
Note:
The system only displays this prompt for a few seconds. If you do not press
DEL
in time to enter the BIOS, let the system complete it’s boot process, then reboot the
system and repeat
5.
Using the keyboard, navigate to the
IPMI
tab and then select
BMC Network Configuration
.
The current settings of the BMC configuration display.
Figure 267
The BMC Configuration screen.
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