Configuring the Cohesity Node Explorer using laptop
You can configure the dedicated Cohesity Node Explorer (IPMI) LAN settings using a laptop.
To configure the dedicated Cohesity Node Explorer (IPMI) LAN settings using a laptop
- The IPMI interface of the appliance is pre-configured with the IP address 192.168.0.10 and netmask 255.255.255.0 in the factory.
- To gain access to the Cohesity Node Explorer for initial configuration, directly connect a RJ45 ethernet cable between the IPMI port and the ethernet port of a laptop computer.
- Configure the network interface of the laptop computer with a static IP address in the default network segment used by IPMI.
For example, use IP address 192.168.0.1 and netmask 255.255.255.0.
- Ensure that the power cords to the appliance are connected.
- Use the following steps to access the Cohesity Node Explorer:
Open a supported web browser on a system that has a network connection to the appliance. The following browsers are supported:
Google Chrome version 94 or later recommended (minimum version 80 or later)
Mozilla Firefox version 93 or later recommended (minimum version 80 or later)
Enter the address https://192.168.0.10 and confirm the certificate warning displayed.
Log in to the Cohesity Node Explorer with the following default credentials:
Username: sysadmin
Password: P@ssw0rd
Change the default IPv4 and/or IPv6 configuration as follows:
Navigate to Network > LAN Channels > General Settings.
On LAN Channel, select Channel-1.
In IPv4 Configuration of Channel-1 area, select your desired IP source as Static or Dynamic.
If you selected Static, provide your IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
Click Save to apply the new network configuration.
In General Settings area, provide your DNS primary and secondary name server. Click Save to apply the new network configuration.
- Connect the IPMI port of the appliance to the network switch and re-establish access to the Cohesity Node Explorer using the static IP configured or dynamic IP obtained from DHCP.