3Configure the CMC network settings:

To set a static IP address, type

setniccfg -s<IP address><network mask><gateway> and press <Enter>.

Use the appropriate settings for your network.

To configure the CMC to obtain an IP address using DHCP, type setniccfg -d

and press <Enter>.

The new network settings are activated in a few seconds after configuring the network.

Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface

1Open a supported Web browser window.

For more information, see "Supported Web Browsers" in the CMC User’s Guide.

2Log in to the CMC.

If the CMC is accessed using a specific IP address, type the following URL in the Address field, and then press <Enter>: https://<CMC IP address>

The default IP address for the CMC is 192.168.0.120. If the default HTTPS port number (port 443) has been changed, type:

https://<CMC IP address>:<port number>

where <IP address> is the IP address for the CMC and port number is the HTTPS port number.

If you access the CMC using a registered DNS name, type the CMC’s name:

https://<CMC name>

By default, the CMC name on the DNS server is cmc-<service tag>.

The CMC Login page is displayed.

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