Configure SP In-band (Sideband) Access

This procedure describes how to access the SP from an in-band (or sideband) management port using a host network port.

1. Connect to Oracle ILM through the SER MGT port.

   Refer to the installation guide for your server to connectoo to the SER MGT port.

2. Log in to Oracle ILOM.

   See Log In to Oracle ILOM.

3. If you logged in using the serial port, assign a static IP address.

   For instructions, refer to the information about assigning a static IP address in the installation guide for the server.

4. View the current network settings.

   -> show /SP/network
   

   For example, in the output, you might find these properties:

   managementport = MGMT
   ...
   pendingmanagementport = MGMT
   ...

   MGMT indicates the NET MGT port.

5. Configure a network port for the SP.

   Type a port value of NET0, NET1, NET2, or NET3.

   -> set /SP/network pendingmanagementport=port
   

6. Configure ipaddress and ipconfig as needed.

   Refer to the section about assign an IP address in the installation guide the server.

7. Commit the network configuration changes.

   ->set /SP/network commitpending=true

8. Verify the change.

   -> show /SP/network
   

   For example, in the output, you might find these new properties:

   managementport = NET0
   ...
   pendingmanagementport = NET0
   

Related Information

• Oracle ILOM In-band (Sideband) Management

• SP Network Address Options