Installation Guide, Sixth Edition - HP Integrity rx8620 Server

Chapter 2

Installation

Cabling and Power Up

9. To check the LAN parameters and status, enter the ls command at the MP Command Menu prompt

(MP:CM>).

10. A screen similar to the following will display allowing verification of the settings:

Figure 2-34 The ls Command Screen

To return to the MP main menu, enter ma.

To exit the MP, enter x at the MP main menu.

Accessing the Management Processor via a Web Browser

Web browser access is an embedded feature of the management processor (MP). The Web browser allows

access to the server via the LAN port on the core I/O card. MP configuration must be done from an ASCII

console.

NOTE The MP has a separate LAN port from the system LAN port. It requires a separate LAN drop,

IP address, and networking information from that of the port used by HP-UX.

Before starting this procedure, the following information is required:

• IP address for the MP LAN

• Subnet mask

• Gateway address

• Hostname (this is used when messages are logged or printed)

To configure the LAN port for a Web browser, perform the following steps: