Cyclades AlterPath BladeManager Pre-Configuration Requirements, Requirement Description

2:BladeManager Installation

•If the Wake on LAN feature switched on the BladeManager, the Wake on LAN can switch off the BladeManager.

•You can switch off the BladeManager through a request from the service processor.

Pre-Configuration Requirements

Before configuring BladeManager, ensure that you have the following system set up and information ready:

Requirement	Description
HyperTerminal, Kermit,	If you are using a PC, ensure that
or Minicom	HyperTerminal is installed on your Windows
	operating system. If you are using the UNIX
	operating system, use Kermit or Minicom.
	NOTE: You will need Root Access on your
	local UNIX machine in order to use the serial
	port.
IP Addresses	Have the IP/Mask addresses of the following
	ready:
	- All Console Servers
	- Gateway
	- DNS
	Optional addresses:
	- NTP
	- SMTP (only when using the alarms feature).
NIC Card	Ensure that you have a NIC card installed in
	your PC to provide an Ethernet port, and
	allow network access.

Note: To complete the configuration process, SKIP to Chapter 4: Web Administration and refer to the “First Time Configuration Wizard” on page 4-4.

Note: Chapter 3: BladeManager Web Access is designed for regular users who will use or operate the application after the BladeManager administrator has completed the configuration procedures discussed in chapter 4.

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