Dell PowerEdge C1100 Use Instructions

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6 Using the Baseboard Management Controllerw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mLogging into the Web User InterfaceEnter the BMC-embedded server IP address or URL into the address bar of the web browser. TheBMC interface has a default of (DHCP\Static). Enter the system BIOS setup with tochange these settings.When connecting to the BMC, the login screen prompts for the username and password. Thisauthentication with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protection prevents unauthorized intruders fromgaining access to the BMC web server. Once authentication is passed, you can manage the server byprivilege. At the same time, the PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) records all user information,including user ID and privilege.System FeaturesSystem SummaryThe System Summary tab enables you to view the firmware version, hardware version, and IPv4information. Click the System tab to view the Remote Management Controller.Table 1-1. BMC InformationBMC Information DescriptionDate/Time Current time in the form:Day MMM DD HH:MM:SS:HH YYYYFirmware Version Dell Remote Management Controller firmware version.Firmware Updated Date the firmware was last flashed in the form:Day MMM DD HH:MM:SS:HH YYYYMAC Address MAC address for the Baseboard Management Controller.Table 1-2. IPv4 InformationIPv4 Information DescriptionEnabled Yes or NoIP Address The 32-bit address that identifies the NIC to a host. The value is inthe dot separated format, such as 143.166.154.127.Gateway The address of a router or a switch. The value is in the dot separatedformat, such as 143.166.154.1.Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask identifies the parts of the IP Address that are theExtended Network Prefix and the Host Number. The value is in thedot separated format, such as 255.255.0.0.