Plan Communication With the Server Module During Installation

There are several methods to communicate with the server module during the initial installation. Plan which method you will use. Before you perform the installation, arrange to have the equipment, information, and permissions required by that method.

• Choose one of the connection methods to communicate with the server module SP.

  The connection methods are shown in the figure and described in the table. Obtain the cables, monitoring devices, addresses, and passwords required for the method you choose.

  
  

  Method Connection Description Connection Requirements 1 Ethernet From: CMM NET MGT port To: Your network Know the IP address of the CMM. Know the CMM Oracle ILOM user and password account information. Use one of these procedures based on the type of Oracle ILOM interface you want to use:. Web Interface – Power On the Host Through the CMM SER MGT Port (CLI) CLI – Power On the Host Through the CMM (CLI). 2 Serial From: Server module SP UCP port To: Terminal device A terminal device and serial cable. Dongle cable You communicate directly with Oracle ILOM on the server module SP using the CLI. See Power On the Host Through the Front Panel (CLI). 3 Serial From: CMM SER MGT port To: Terminal device A terminal device and serial cable Know the CMM Oracle ILOM user and password account information. You communicate through the CMM using the Oracle ILOM CLI. See Power On the Host Through the CMM (CLI). .

Related Information

• Dongle Cables

• Inventory

• Handling Precautions

• ESD Precautions

• Tools Needed for Installation