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Use this port for server management. This port is needed to set up the service
processor network management port, as detailed in “Enabling the Service Processor
Network Management Port” on page 44.
Note – Use the service processor serial management port only for server
management. It is the default connection between the service processor and a
terminal or a computer.
Caution – Do not attach a modem to this port.
●Connect a Category 5 cable from the SER MGT serial management port to the
terminal device.
When connecting either a DB-9 or a DB-25 cable, use an adapter to perform the
crossovers given for each connector.
▼To Connect the Service Processor Network
Management Port
The service processor network management port is labeled NET MGT (FIGURE2-15).
This port is located just to the right ofthe serial management (SER MGT) port on the
rear panel.
FIGURE2-15 Service Processor Network Management Port – Rear Panel
Note – This port is not operational until you configure the network settings
(through the serial management port), as detailed in “ToConfigure the Service
Processor Network Management Port” on page 47.
Note – If you have access to a DHCP server on the network, you can see the service
processor get an IP address because the DHCP client is enabled by default.