Configuring the 7700 FSP Controller
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Setting Up Management Access
Set up management access and log in to a 7700 FSP Controller by using a USB keyboard and VGA
monitor as a local console for the first system POST.
Note:
Use the front/rear panel USB and VGA ports for keyboard and monitor access to the 7700
FSP Controller as a local console.
There are two methods of using a local VGA console to perform an initial configuration of the 7700
FSP Controllers:
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Configuring management access using the Quick Start configuration utility.
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Configuring from local console only the iDRAC/IPMI access to allow remote Virtual Console
access (and complete the Quick Start configuration through the virtual console).
Note:
If you planning to configure the 7700 FSP Controllers for iSCSI, see
on page 81, for details about iSCSI-specific set up commands.
Using a VGA Setup to Complete the Quick Start Utility
To configure the management IP and IPMI IP addresses, perform the following:
1.
Connect a VGA monitor and USB keyboard to the front or rear panel VGA and USB ports.
2.
Power on to boot the 7700 FSP Controller.
3.
Allow the POST and the Concerto OS system boot to complete.
4.
Using the Appliance Set Up Complete screen in the Quick Start configuration utility, set all the
necessary values for the 7700 FSP Controller (time zone, IPMI admin user password, network
eth0 settings, and the Management and IPMI IP addresses).
For details, see
Configuring 7700 FSP Controller Management Access
5.
After the Quick Start utility completes and the 7700 FSP Controller reboots, access the 7700
FSP Controller using SSH connections and Symphony. Virtual Console access is available via
the IPMI address.
Using a VGA Setup for IPMI/iDRAC Remote Console Access to
the Quick Start Utility
IPMI/iDRAC provides a Web-browser/HTTPS-based Virtual Console that allows you to remotely
access the 7700 FSP Controller POST and Concerto OS. The remote console emulates access
using a VGA monitor, USB keyboard, and mouse connected directly to the 7700 FSP Controller.
Note:
IPMI/iDRAC provides a Java-based Virtual Console that allows for secure remote access
using a standard Web browser.
