IBM Power System IC922 Manual page 28

Figure 14. Rear view of the system with ports displayed
Table 3. Port descriptions
Identifier Description
1 Video Graphics Array (VGA)
Note: Cables up to 3 meters are supported.
2 Serial
Note: Cables up to 3 meters are supported.
3 Dedicated BMC Ethernet. Use this port for the BMC/IPMI interface (eth1).
4 Shared BMC Ethernet. (eth0)
5 USB 3.0
Note: Cables up to 3 meters are supported. The USB 3.0 port on the front of the system
has the same restriction.
4. Plug the system power cords and the power cords for any other attached devices into the alternating
current (AC) power source. You have finished installing the cable management arm and connecting
and routing power cables.
Completing the server setup
Learn how to complete the server setup.
Before you begin
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management, monitoring, maintenance, and control. For more information, see Managing OpenBMC-
based systems (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9eih/
p9eih_openbmc_kickoff.htm).
Note: To enable system firmware update and other service tasks, the BMC must be connected to the
network.
Procedure
1. Connect your server to a VGA monitor and keyboard.
Note: The VGA port displays text. It does not support graphics. Cables up to 3 meters are supported.
2. Go to Getting fixes (http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/POWER9/p9ei8/
p9ei8_fixes_kickoff.htm) and update the system firmware with the most recent level of firmware.
3. You can receive important technical information and updates for specific IBM Support tools and
resources by subscribing to receive updates. To subscribe to receive updates, complete the following
steps:
a) Go to the IBM Support Portal.
b) Log in by using your IBM ID and password and click Sign in.
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servers use a baseboard management controller (BMC) for system service