Connect the LAN Cable (If Applicable)The LAN cable is recommended because an active partition reports errors to the HMC’s Service FocalPoint application through the LAN network. The HMC must be attached to the system’s LAN, and apartition should have a LAN adapter assigned as a resource.Connect the LAN to the adapters assigned to the partition and to the LAN connection on the HMC systemhardware.Plug in the HMC Power Cable1. Plug in the power cable as shown in the following illustration.2. Plug in the power cables for the monitor, HMC, and modem into electrical outlets.Configure the NetworkTo configure the network, do the following:1. Log in to the (HMC) using the user ID hscroot and password abc123.Note: User IDs and passwords are case-sensitive. Enter the user ID and password exactly as shown.2. Select the System Configuration Application in the Navigation area.3. Select Customize Network Settings in the Contents area.4. Type the appropriate network information in the IP Address, Name Services, and Routing tabs on theNetwork Configuration window.5. Select OK.For more information on configuring the network, refer to the Hardware Management Console Installationand Operations Guide, order number SA38-0590.Configure Inventory Scout ServicesInventory Scout Services is an AIX tool that surveys managed systems for hardware and softwareinformation.To set up Inventory Scout Services for each system managed by the HMC, and for the partition running aninstance of AIX, the partition must be configured in order to conduct microcode surveys or collect VitalProduct Data (VPD).To set up Inventory Scout Services for each managed system and partition, you must be a member of oneof the following roles:v System Administratorv Advanced Operatorv Service Representative424 EserverpSeries 615 Service Guide
