Accessing and using the Cohesity Node Explorer
The IPMI web interface is known as Cohesity Node Explorer. You can use Cohesity Node Explorer to log on to the appliance shell.
Before you use the Cohesity Node Explorer, the following prerequisites must be met:
The remote management IPMI port must first be configured.
At least one power cable must be connected to a functioning power source.
At least one user must be enabled to use the LAN channel(s).
Note:
A default user is configured in the system. The default user name is sysadmin. The default password is P@ssw0rd, where 0 is the number zero.
To access and use the Cohesity Node Explorer from a remote computer
- Log on to a remote computer in the network and open a supported Windows browser.
- Enter the remote management (IPMI) port IP address (https://) that is assigned to the remote management port. The following page appears:
- Enter your login credentials. The default user name is sysadmin. The default password is P@ssw0rd, where 0 is the number zero.
Click Login.
- The Remote Control section located at the left of the page provides selections to remotely monitor and control the server.
To launch the Flex Appliance Shell, click Launch iKVM to launch the Appliance shell. A new window opens that enables you to remotely monitor and control the appliance.
Note:
Warnings and notices appear the first time the connection is made. Follow the directions to complete the connection. If warnings and notices do not resolve, try clearing cookies and site data to refresh the web information.
- You can now access and log on to the Flex Appliance Shell.
By default, the user name hostadmin has the password, P@ssw0rd where 0 is the number zero.
Type "?" and then enter the "system" command to actually see the list of available commands.
