Imm Network Access; Configuring The Imm Network Interface - IBM System x3850 X5 Implementation Manual

Figure 7-26 Integrated Management Module configuration panel

7.7.1 IMM network access

The greatest strength of the IMM is the ability to completely monitor and manage the server
from over the network. The configuration of the IMM determines the amount of functionality
that you have through this remote access.
IMM default configuration
The default network connection for the IMM on the x3690 X5 is through the
management port
the IMM from the factory:
Network IP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)-assigned, or if DHCP is not
available:
– IP Address: 192.168.70.125
– Subnet Mask: 255:255:255:0
– Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Default user ID: USERID
Default password: PASSW0RD where the 0 is a zero.
Resetting user credentials: If you do not know the user credentials to enable you to
connect to the IMM remotely, you can reset all passwords by using the Reset IMM to
Defaults selection in Figure 7-26 on page 328.

7.7.2 Configuring the IMM network interface

The IMM provides two paths to establish a network connection between you and the IMM by
setting either Dedicated or Shared for the Network Interface Port in the Network Configuration
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on the back of the server. The following settings are the default settings of
system