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Make sure the air flow is not restricted around the sides and back of the DCM

 

 

Controller.

 

 

5. Connect the DCM Controller to a Power Source

 

 

 

 

Plug the included power cord into the DCM Controller’s power connector on

 

 

the back panel and into a nearby AC power source.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 2-2. DCM Controller, Rear View with Power Plug

6. Connect the Network Cable

Connect a network cable from a network device or patch panel to port 1 on the front of the DCM Controller. (For information about the type of network cable you should use, see Table 2-1 on page 2-4.)

Figure 2-3. DCM Controller Front Panel Port Connections

7. Configure the IP Settings

Before you can access the DCM Controller’s Web browser interface, you must assign it an IP address and define its default gateway. Table 2-2 lists two methods for configuring these settings and the page where you can find the corresponding instructions.

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Contents HP ProCurve Datacenter Connection Manager Controller Publication Number Contents Shows how this process works HP ProCurve Datacenter Connection Manager ControllerHP ProCurve Datacenter Connection Manager Controller Both guides are available at Hardware Hardware SpecificationsPhysical Dimensions Electrical USB PortEnvironmental Guidelines AcousticLEDs SafetyEthernet Ports Console Port LCD Menu and Configuration ButtonsSerial Number and MAC Address Contact Support Through Email or Telephone Software Releases Warranty and SupportQuick Start Hardware Installation and Initial Setup R n i n g U t i o n s Configuration Method Description Instructions Summary of IP Configuration MethodsPanel LCD Menu Configuration Select IP Address-Port IP Address OK Setting new IP11. Panel LCD Menu Ping Test U t i o n Enter https//IP address8181/dcmWeb as the URL Next Steps 14. The Login Window for the Web Browser InterfaceQuick Start Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Detailed Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Steps Ensure That You Have All the Parts OverviewPower cord, one of the following Prepare the Installation SiteSummary of Cable Types to Use with the DCM Controller Read and Follow the Installation PrecautionsMounting the DCM Controller in a Rack Mount the UnitDCM Controller with Mounting Brackets Mounting the DCM Controller on a Horizontal SurfaceConnect the Network Cable Connect the DCM Controller to a Power SourceConfigure the IP Settings Front Panel LCD and Buttons Using the LCD MenuPanel LCD Menu Configuration Select IP Address-Port Panel LCD Menu Configuration IP Address-Port 1 Gateway 10. Panel LCD Main Menu Select Ping Test Using the Console Interface Application Main Menu is displayed Press 1 for Configuration and then 1 for IP Configuration15. Configuring IP Address in the Console Interface Press 1. Ping Test Enter17. Ping Test Output Showing a Successful Test Run the Initialization Script18. Establishing a Console Connection to Access the Root CLI Specify the Radius Clients Access the DCM Controller’s Web browser interface19. The Login Window for the Web Browser Interface Detailed Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Steps Backing Up and Restoring DCM Controller Data Using the Backup ScriptU t i o n T e Using the Restoration Script Using the Support Script Drive is now bootable Recovering DCM ControllerInsert the USB drive into the USB port on DCM Controller Manual Initialization Manually Editing DCM Controller FilesLocate the last two lines that show the IP address and Fqdn Common Linux Commands Action Command Table B-1. Common Linux CommandsVi Editor Command ModeTable B-2. vi Editor Commands Replace Mode Insert ModeSafety Information Safety and EMC Regulatory StatementsEMC Regulatory Statements Informations concernant la sécuritéHinweise zur Sicherheit Considerazioni sulla sicurezza Resultar en averías al equipo Consideraciones sobre seguridadSafety Information Japan Safety Information China Canada EMC Regulatory StatementsAustralia/New Zealand JapanKorea Taiwan Safety Recycle Statements Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Weee StatementsRecycle Statements Recycle Statements Descarte de Lixo Elétrico na Comunidade Européia Index Index Management and Configuration Guide 5998-3265

Data Center Connection Manager Software Products specifications

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