Preparation for Use and Operation | Management Blade Configuration |
5.3Management Blade Configuration
The two redundant management blades provide functionality for remote control of the PRIMERGY BX600 S2 base unit over the LAN (see chapter “Management Blade” on page 125 and the „PRIMERGY BX Blade Server Systems: RemoteView Management Blade - User Interface Description“ manual). To commission the base unit, the LAN parameters of the management blades must be set using a local client computer.
To configure the management blade, follow the steps listed below.
Pre-Configuration Requirements
The procedures that follow assume that the basic unit is connected to the power line.
Cabling the System
ÊConnect the serial interface of the client (COM1) to the serial interface of the master management blade using an RS232 cable (null modem cable).
IThe master management blade is indicated by a green LED (see section “Control and Connection Panel” on page 126).
Initial Configuration via Serial Connection to Client
ÊOpen a HyperTerminal session from the client to the master management blade. Use the following settings:
Bits per second | 115200 |
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Data bits | 8 |
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Parity | None |
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Stop bit | 1 |
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Flow control | None |
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Terminal type | VT100 |
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PRIMERGY BX600 S2 Basic Unit | 55 |
