To configure the IPMI port by using a keyboard and monitor

1. Connect the following components to the appropriate ports on the rear panel of the appliance:

   • A standard video cable between the VGA (Video Graphics Array) port and a computer monitor.

   • A USB keyboard to a USB port on the appliance.

2. Verify that the appliance is turned on.

   Once the startup process is complete, a login prompt appears.

3. Enter the username and password for the appliance. By default, the user name is admin and the password is P@ssw0rd where 0 is the number zero.
4. At the Main_Menu prompt, type Support to navigate to the Support menu.
5. From the Main_Menu > Support view, enter the following command to configure the remote management port:

   IPMI Network Configure <IPAddress> <Netmask> <GatewayIPAddress>

   where IP address is the new IP address of the remote management port. The Subnet mask and Gateway enable connectivity between your network computer and the remote management port.

   The remote management port must be configured as a DHCP or static address.

   At any point in time, you can run the following command to see the IPMI network details:

   IPMI Network Show

6. Enter the following command if you want to add a new user to access the IPMI sub-system. Note that this is an optional step.

   IPMI User Add <User_Name>

   At the New Password prompt, enter a password for the user.

   The default user name is sysadmin. The default password is P@ssw0rd, where 0 is the number zero.

   At any point in time, you can run the following command to view the users who can access the IPMI:

   IPMI User List

7. Type Return to return to the Main_Menu prompt.
8. Use a Cat5 or a Cat6 cable to connect the remote management port to the network.
9. Make sure you can reach the Veritas Remote Management Console over the network by using the new address in a web browser.
10. The appliance is ready for initial configuration. See the NetBackup Appliance Initial Configuration Guide for the appropriate platform for information about initial configuration requirements and procedures.

    Note:

    Once the initial configuration has been completed, you can connect NIC1 (eth0) to an administrative network that does not provide any backup data transfer.

To configure the IPMI by using the eth0 port

1. Verify that the appliance is turned on.

   Connect a laptop to the NIC1 (eth0) port on the rear panel of the appliance by using an Ethernet cable.

2. Open the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box by right-clicking on the local area connection and selecting Properties.
   

   On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties.

   Note:

   This step may differ for specific OS versions. Check your OS documentation for reference.

3. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialogue window, click the Alternate Configuration tab.
   
4. From the Alternate Configuration tab, make sure the User Configured option is selected.

   In the IP address field, enter the following addresses:

   • Type the eth0 port IP address (default 192.168.0.nnn), where nnn is any number from 2 to 254, except 10.

   In the Subnet mask, enter 255.255.255.0.

   Click OK.

5. Test the connection by using the following method:

   • Open a secure shell (SSH) connection to 192.168.229.233 using an SSH client. Once the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu opens with a user name and password prompt, you have successfully connected to the appliance for initial configuration.

6. When the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu appears, log on using the user name and password for the appliance

   By default, the user name is admin and the password is P@ssw0rd where 0 is the number zero.

7. Go to the Main_Menu > Support view.
8. Enter the following command to configure the IPMI port:

   IPMI Network Configure <IPAddress> <Netmask> <GatewayIPAddress>

   Where IP address is the new IP address for the IPMI port. The Subnet mask and Gateway enable connectivity between your network computer and the IPMI port.

   The IPMI port must be configured as a DHCP or static address.

   At any point in time, you can run the following command to see the IPMI network details:

   IPMI Network Show

9. Type Exit and press Enter to log out of the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu.
10. Use a Cat5 or a Cat6 cable to connect the remote management port to the network.
11. Make sure you can reach the Veritas Remote Management Console over the network by using the new address in a web browser.
12. The appliance is ready for initial configuration. See the NetBackup Appliance Initial Configuration Guide for the appropriate platform for information about initial configuration requirements and procedures.

    Note:

    Once the initial configuration has been completed, you can connect NIC1 (eth0) to an administrative network that does not provide any backup data transfer.