HP Virtual Connect Manager Command Line Interface for c-Class BladeSystem Version 3.10/3.15 User Guide

Configuring the Virtual Connect domain using the CLI 108

Configuring the Virtual Connect domain using the

CLI

Basic configuration

A Virtual Connect domain consists of an enclosure and a set of associated modules and server blades that

are managed together by a single instance of the Virtual Connect Manager. The Virtual Connect domain

contains specified networks, server profiles, and user accounts that simplify the setup and administration of

server connections. Establishing a Virtual Connect domain enables administrators to upgrade, replace, or

move servers within their enclosures without changes being visible to the external LAN/SAN environments.

Before starting, perform the following tasks:

• Verify that the HP Onboard Administrator is running the latest firmware (must be at least v2.20 or later).

• Locate the Default Network Settings label attached to the primary Ethernet or FlexFabric module and

note the following information:

o DNS name

o User name

o Password

• Connect any Ethernet module stacking cables.

IMPORTANT: After a CLI command is issued, it can take up to 90 seconds before configuration

changes are stored in persistent memory. Disruptive actions such as powering cycling an I/O

module within this time window can result in lost configuration changes.

The following sections provide the necessary steps to set up a basic domain.

For detailed information on a particular command, see "Managed elements (on page 16)."

Logging in to the CLI

The Virtual Connect Manager CLI can be accessed remotely through any SSH session ("Remote access to the

Virtual Connect Manager" on page 14):

• SSH

>ssh 192.168.0.120

password:

• Local User Authentication using default Administrator login credentials

>ssh 192.168.0.120

password: <Default Administrator login credentials>

• LDAP Authentication

>ssh 192.168.0.120