Table Of Contents - IBM Hardware Management Console Installing And Configuring

Contents
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Installing and configuring the Hardware Management Console . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation and configuration tasks .
Installing and configuring a new HMC with a new server .
Updating and upgrading your HMC code
Migrating HMC Version 6 code to HMC Version 7 code .
Adding a second HMC to an existing installation .
HMC network connections
Types of HMC network connections
Private and open networks in the HMC environment .
HMC as a DHCP server
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server.
Using Internet SSL to connect to remote support .
Choosing an Internet Protocol
Internet SSL address lists .
Using a virtual private network to connect to remote support .
VPN server address list .
Using the telephone and modems to connect to remote support .
Using multiple call-home servers
Choosing network settings on the HMC .
HMC network connections .
Types of HMC network connections .
Private and open networks in the HMC environment .
HMC as a DHCP server .
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server .
Using Internet SSL to connect to remote support .
Choosing an Internet Protocol .
Internet SSL address lists .
Using a virtual private network to connect to remote support
VPN server address list .
Using the telephone and modems to connect to remote support .
Using multiple call-home servers .
Preparing for HMC configuration .
Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC
Setting up the HMC .
Cabling your stand-alone HMC.
Installing the 7310-CR4 HMC into a rack
Completing a parts inventory .
Determining the location .
Marking the location without using a rack-mounting template .
Installing the slide rails into the rack .
Installing the HMC on the slide rails .
Installing the cable-management arm .
Cabling your rack-mounted HMC .
Installing the 7042-CR5, 7042-CR6, and 7042-CR7 into a rack .
Installing the monitor and keyboard .
Completing a parts inventory .
Marking the location without using a rack-mounting template .
Installing the monitor and keyboard into a rack .
Installing the console switch (optional) .
Configuring the HMC .
Configuring the HMC by using the fast path through the Guided Setup wizard
Configuring the HMC by using the HMC menus .
Starting the HMC .
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