Setting the Host IP AddressESX-1320/ESX-1380 Local Management Guide4-54.4 SETTING THE HOST IP ADDRESSTo set the host IP address, perform the following steps:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Host IP Address field.2. Enter the IP address using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format.For example: 134.141.25.173. Press ENTER. If the IP address entered was a valid format, the cursorreturns to the beginning of the Host IP Address field. If the entry wasnot valid, the Event Message field displays “INVALID IP ADDRESSOR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter thecurrent value and refreshes the Host IP Address field with the previousvalue.4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command field.5. Press ENTER. The Event Message field at the top of the screendisplays “SAVED OK”. This message flashes briefly, then the EventMessage line will display “System Reboot in Progress....” LocalManagement will be terminated and the screen will freeze while theESX resets.!CAUT IONChanging the ESX IP address requires a reset of the module.Local Management will automatically reset the ESX, which willgo through startup operations before bridging will resume.NOTEAfter the ESX resets, the Password screen appears and youmust re-enter Local Management.
