Assign a Static IP Address to the SCP

The switch ships with DHCP IP address assignment for the SCP.

1. Identify the prerequisite and subsequent installation tasks that you must perform in conjunction with this task.

   See Installation Task Overview.

2. Access the Oracle ILOM CLI.

   See Log In to the SP (SER MGT) or Log In to the SP (Network Management).

3. Start the host console.

   -> start /HOST/console
   Are you sure you want to start /HOST/console (y/n)? y
   Serial console started.  To stop, type ESC (

4. Press the Enter key.

   hostname login: 

5. Log in as the root user.

   hostname login: root
   Password:changeme
   Last login: Fri May 25 09:51:36 on ttyS0
   [root@hostname ~]# 

   The default password is changeme.

6. If this is the first time the switch has been started, or if the switch config has been cleared, through the Oracle Fabric OS Configuration Wizard:
   1. Specifying the SCP address allocation method, either static or dhcp.
   2. (Optional) For a static SCP address, specify the IP address and netmask in dotted decimal notation.
   3. Set the switch's host name.

      See Run the Oracle Fabric OS Configuration Wizard.

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      Note -  If the Oracle Fabric OS Configuration Wizard does not start, you can set the SCP IP address and netmask, and host name through the set system management-interface, set system management-interface -netmask, and set system hostname commands in the Oracle Fabric OS.

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7. (Optional) If the SER MGT connection is temporary, you can disconnect it now.
8. Log in to the SP through the management network.

   See Log In to the SP (Network Management).

Related Information

• Connect the SER MGT Cable

• Connect a Serial Management Device to the SER MGT Port

• Connect Power Cords

• Power On the Switch

• Log In to the SP (SER MGT)

• Assign a Static IP Address to the SP

• Log In to the SP (Network Management)