Server Management Guide

Scenarios and Best Practices
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Figure 28. Configure Console Redirection for Serial B
5.2 Configure the BMC using IDA
Intel
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Deployment Assistant Software is provided on the Intel
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Server Deployment Toolkit CD that is
shipped with the system. With IDA, it is easy to configure the BMC using the Graphical User
Interface (GUI).
5.2.1 Configure BMC for LAN connection
To use the IDA to configure OOB LAN, perform the following steps:
 Select “Configure a Server” after booting from the IDA CD.
 Select “Server Management Settings” and click the “Next” button.
 Click “LAN Channel 1 (onboard NIC1)” if you want to configure BMC LAN channel 1, and click
the “Next” button.
NOTE
 You can also select “LAN Channel 2” depending on your configuration.
 Select “IP Address from a DHCP Server” or “Static IP Address” for BMC LAN Channel IP and