Networked Connection; Direct Client Connection - IBM BladeCenter Advanced Management Module Installation Manual

Reference Guide for information about accessing the management-module CLI.
The following sections describe how to make typical network connections for a
management module.

Networked connection

To connect the Ethernet cable to the management module, complete the
following steps:
1. Connect one end of a Category 5 or higher Ethernet cable to the remote
management and console (Ethernet) connector on the management module.
Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network.
2. Check the Ethernet LEDs to make sure that the network connection is
working.
v When the green Ethernet LINK LED is lit, there is an active connection
through the port to the network.
v When the green Ethernet activity (TX/RX) LED is flashing, it indicates
that there is activity through the port over the network link.
The following illustration shows the locations of the Ethernet LEDs.
OK
Ethernet Link LED
LINK
TX/RX
Ethernet activity LED

Direct client connection

To connect the Ethernet cable directly to the management module, complete
the following steps:
1. Connect one end of a Category 5 or higher Ethernet cable to the remote
management and console (Ethernet) connector on the management module.
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