Documentation, Support, and Training
Evaluating Product Compatibility
Preparing to Install the Blade Server
Installing Components and Blade Server
Installing Optional Components
Software and Firmware Upgrades
Software and Firmware Upgrades
Administering Parameters and Configurations
Locate MAC Address on Blade Server
Configuring and Using Serial Over LAN
Set Up Default Gateway IP Address
Create or Modify SOL User Name and Password
Administering User Accounts and Security
Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you have installed the serial cable as
described in Connect the External I/O Cables.
Use terminal emulation software to configure the serial COM1 settings.
Use the ANSI terminal type setting.
Set the serial communication settings to 9600 baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no parity, and no handshake.
Reset the ATCA shelf.
Press the F2 key to interrupt the boot and access the BIOS Main menu.
Using the arrow keys, move across the top of the screen to the Boot menu and press the Enter key.
The Boot Settings menu is displayed.
Move down the list, select the Boot Device Priority option, and press Enter.
The Boot Device Priority menu is displayed.
Select the applicable device and priority.
Use the arrow keys to move to the Exit menu, and press Enter.
The confirmation dialog box is displayed.
Press Enter to select Ok.
The BIOS boots the selected device. The operating system on the selected boot device loads.
Configure the operating system by providing a locale, system name, IP address, and other information.
Refer to the documentation for your operating system for information on configuring the operating system.