Assigning A Static Address To The Bmc; Configuring The Client System - Dell PowerEdge 1855 Configuration Manual

4 Set the Console Redirection screen to the following settings:
Console Redirection – DRAC/MC or BMC Serial Over LAN (SOL)
NOTE:
through the serial port or Telnet interface as required. Selecting BMC Serial Over LAN (SOL) sends
the server module's text console to the BMC and out the server module's primary Ethernet
controller.
Remote Terminal Type – ANSI or VT100/VT200 depending on your specific needs
Redirection After Boot – Enabled
NOTE:
Properties menu and change the terminal to VT200. Your selection should now be visible. Any
cursor movement causes you to lose the selection. If you lose your selection, switch back to VT100,
and the selection is displayed again.
5 Press <Esc> to exit the server module's System Setup program to complete the server
module's System Setup program configuration.

Assigning a Static Address to the BMC

NOTICE:
mask, and gateway to the BMC before connecting to the network. The assigned static BMC address
must match the LOM_1 address of one of the server modules.
The static address of the BMC must match the address of LOM_1 of one the server modules before
connecting to the network to ensure proper communications. For instructions on how to assign a
static IP address, IP subnet mask, and gateway to the BMC, see the Dell OpenManage Baseboard
Management Controller User's Guide.

Configuring the Client System

All versions of the Microsoft
terminal emulation software. However, the included version does not provide many functions
required during console redirection. Either upgrade to HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.3, or select
new terminal emulation software.
NOTE:
The examples in this section assume that you have upgraded to Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal
Private Edition 6.3. (Only Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal Private Edition 6.3 using Windows Server 2003 is
supported.) If you are using other terminal emulation software, see the documentation for that software.
NOTICE:
you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. The arrow keys function properly in
HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation with Windows 2000 Service Pack 2.
1 Connect the null modem cable to the serial port on the DRAC/MC module and to the client
system.
2 Click the Start button, point to Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click
HyperTerminal.
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General System Configuration
Selecting DRAC/MC sends the server module's text console to the DRAC/MC which sends it
If your terminal is in VT100 mode and you are unable to see the proper selection, go to the
To prevent possible network disruptions, ensure that you assign a static IP address, IP subnet
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Windows
When using HyperTerminal with the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system, ensure that
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operating system include Hilgraeve's HyperTerminal