Dell M8428-K Hardware Reference Manual

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12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual53-1001980-01Modifying the converged network switch IP address2NOTERefer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for additional detail.Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP addressUse the following tasks to change the IP address on the switch module using the module’s CLI.Follow the first few steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the switch module anda Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for managing the switch module. Oncethis session is established, you can log into the module and use its CLI commands to manage themodule.1. Connect a serial cable between the serial console port on the converged network switch and aBlade Server Enclosure management workstation that can establish a terminal emulationsession with the switch module. For instructions, refer to the Configuration Guide for yourBlade Server Enclosure.2. Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the workstation.3. Using a terminal emulator application (such as HyperTerminal on a PC or TERM in a LINUX orUNIX environment), establish a terminal session to the converged network switch from themanagement workstation. You will use this connection if you want to reset the module’s IPaddress using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks.For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT, 2003, or 2008a. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications.b. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for the connection.c. From the Hyper terminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select anavailable COM port.