How to Get the SP IP Address by Using a Serial Connection and the CLI

Before You Begin

• Complete the hardware setup as described in the hardware setup documentation.

• Apply standby power for your server. See How to Apply Standby Power for Initial Service Processor Configuration for the location of the power cord connectors.

1. Connect to the ILOM using the serial management port.

   This is described in How to Connect to the ILOM CLI Using the Serial Management Port.

2. Log in to the ILOM.
   1. Type the default user name: root.
   2. Type the default password: changeme.

      The SP displays its default command prompt:

      ->

3. To display the SP IP address, type:

   show /SP/network
      Targets:
      test
   
      Properties:
      commitpending = (Cannot show property)
      dhcp_server_ip = 10.80.193.10
      ipaddress = 10.80.193.163
      ipdiscovery = DHCP
      ipgateway = 10.80.195.254
      ipnetmask = 255.255.252.0
      macaddress = 00:21:28:44:F4:EE
      pendingipaddress = 10.80.193.163
      pendingipdiscovery = DHCP
      pendingipgateway = 10.80.195.254
      pendingipnetmask = 255.255.252.0
      state = enabled
      switchconf = (none)
   
      Commands:
      cd
      set
      show

   The ILOM displays network information, including the IP address.