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Setting the Embedded Switch Module IP address
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8. Enter the ipaddrset command to set the IP address.
Follow the on-screen instructions and supply the correct information, as shown in the following
example:
switch:admin > ipaddrset
Ethernet IP address [10.77.77.77]:10.32.53.47
Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]:255.255.240.0
Fibre Channel IP Address [none]:
Fibre Channel Subnetmask [none]:
Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]: 10.32.48.1
DHCP [Off]:
IP address is being changed ... Done.
9. Enter the ipaddrshow command to verify that the IP address was correctly set.
Using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade CLI to change system
settings
Use the following steps to connect and modify the Embedded Switch Module IP address through
the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade (MMB) CLI.
It is recommended that you set the IP address using the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade
ServerView GUI application because this enables centralized management of the Embedded Switch
Module.
1. Establish a Telnet session to the PRIMERGY BX900 Management Blade (MMB) CLI.
The MMB must be on the same network as the management workstation.
a. Type TELNET <chassis_IP> 3172 from a command prompt on a management workstation.
The telnet must use port 3172.
The Telnet login screen for <chassis_IP> displays.
b. Use the MMB default username and password. The default is admin for the username
and admin for the password.
The Telnet menu for <chassis_IP> displays.