IBM Hardware Management Console User Manual

Contents
Safety notices ................................vii
Installing and configuring the Hardware Management Console ............1
Installation and configuration tasks ............................1
Installing and configuring a new HMC with a new server ...................1
Updating and upgrading your HMC code ........................1
Migrating HMC Version 6 code to HMC Version 7 code ....................2
Adding a second HMC to an existing installation ......................2
HMC network connections .............................3
Types of HMC network connections .........................3
Private and open networks in the HMC environment...................5
HMC as a DHCP server ............................5
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server...............5
Using Internet SSL to connect to remote support .....................7
Choosing an Internet Protocol ...........................7
Internet SSL address lists .............................7
Using a virtual private network to connect to remote support .................8
VPN server address list..............................8
Using the telephone and modems to connect to remote support ................9
Using multiple call-home servers ..........................9
Choosing network settings on the HMC ..........................9
HMC network connections .............................10
Types of HMC network connections .........................10
Private and open networks in the HMC environment ..................11
HMC as a DHCP server ............................12
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server ..............12
Using Internet SSL to connect to remote support .....................13
Choosing an Internet Protocol ...........................14
Internet SSL address lists .............................14
Using a virtual private network to connect to remote support ................14
VPN server address list .............................15
Using the telephone and modems to connect to remote support ................15
Using multiple call-home servers ..........................16
Preparing for HMC configuration ............................16
Preinstallation configuration worksheet for the HMC .....................16
Setting up the HMC ................................23
Cabling your stand-alone HMC............................23
Installing the 7310-CR4 HMC into a rack ........................24
Completing a parts inventory ...........................25
Determining the location .............................26
Marking the location without using a rack-mounting template ...............27
Installing the slide rails into the rack .........................27
Installing the HMC on the slide rails .........................31
Installing the cable-management arm .........................33
Cabling your rack-mounted HMC ..........................34
Installing the 7042-CR5, 7042-CR6, and 7042-CR7 into a rack ..................35
Installing the monitor and keyboard ..........................41
Completing a parts inventory ...........................42
Marking the location without using a rack-mounting template ................43
Installing the monitor and keyboard into a rack .....................43
Installing the console switch (optional) ........................47
Configuring the HMC ................................49
Configuring the HMC by using the fast path through the Guided Setup wizard ...........49
Configuring the HMC by using the HMC menus ......................49
Starting the HMC ...............................50
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IBM Hardware Management Console Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	Hardware Management Console
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English