HP ProLiant DL320 Security Server

HP ProLiant DL320 Security Server
Network Information Card
Overview
Before connecting the HP ProLiant DL320 Security Server to the network,
record the configuration information for your environment in the space
provided.
After recording the configuration information, proceed to step 4 of the ProLiant
DL320 Security Server Quick Setup Poster.
Internal network interface IP setup
The internal network interface (NIC 1) of the ProLiant DL320 Security Server is
the interface assigned to internal network traffic.
•	Internal network interface IP address: ___________________________
•	Subnet mask: _______________________________________________
•	Preferred DNS server: ________________________________________
•	Alternate DNS server: ________________________________________
	NOTE: If you have more than two DNS servers or any WINS servers,
	enter their IP addresses after the ProLiant DL320 Security Server Setup
	Wizard completes.
External network interface IP setup
The external network interface (NIC 2) of the ProLiant DL320 Security Server is
the interface assigned to external network traffic. If you have a public static IP
address (assigned by the DNS server), enter this information during setup.
•	External network interface IP address: ___________________________
•	Subnet mask: _______________________________________________
•	Default gateway: ____________________________________________
Perimeter network interface IP setup
The perimeter network interface (NIC 3) of the ProLiant DL320 Security Server
is optional. The interface is connected to the perimeter network (also known as
the DMZ). If you have a DHCP server and intend to automatically assign an IP
address to NIC 3, there is no need to provide the address during setup.
Perimeter network interface IP address: ___________________________

Computer name

The ProLiant DL320 Security Server must be assigned a computer name. The computer name must be 15 alphanumeric characters or less.

Computer name: _____________________________________________

Administrator password

The administrator password is the password used to log on to the ProLiant DL320 Security Server. Define the administrator password during setup using at least six characters and a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and non-alphanumeric characters (for example, !, $, #, %).

NOTE: For security reasons, HP recommends destroying any hard copy notes taken to memorize this password as soon as possible or storing the notes in a safe place.

Workgroup or domain name Record the name of the workgroup or domain that will be joined during setup. Workgroup or domain name: ___________________________________

NOTE: A domain can be joined anytime after setup completes.

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February 2006 (First Edition)

Part Number 411247-001

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