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4.2.2 Enabling and Configuring LAN Channel using Intel® Deployment Assistant
Following steps use the Intel® Deployment Assistant (IDA) to set the LAN channel, User, and SOL
settings on the BMC, and are an alternative to the previous section.
1. To use Intel® Deployment Assistant to configure OOB LAN:
• Select “Configure a Server” after boot from the IDA CD
• Select “Server Management Settings” and click Next
• Click LAN Channel 1 (onboard NICS1) if you want to configure BMC LAN channel 1,
and then click Next.
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 key in your IP address/Subnet Mask/Gateway depending on your network
configuration.
2. To use Intel® Deployment Assistant to configure users:
1. Select “Anonymous User” line and click Edit to configure BMC anonymous user.
NOTE: you can configure other BMC users depending on your choice.
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