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C Using the Server Management

Port

This server supports the remote control function.

When a personal computer (PC) is connected to the server management port of this

server with an RS-232C cross cable, the PC can be used to control (turn on/off and

reset) the server power supply.

To enable the remote control function, perform the following procedures.

• Configuring the Server Management Port

• Connecting the Server to a PC

• Configuring terminal software communication settings on the PC

C.1

Configuring the Server Management Port

Serial port 1 on the server is used as the server management port. In the BIOS Setup Utility, specify

Serial port 1 as the server management port.

When the server management port is specified, Serial port 2 becomes the only serial port the OS can

recognize.

1

Turn on the server. Press the [F2] key during POST to start up the BIOS Setup

Utility.

2

Select the [Main] menu

→ the [Peripheral Configuration] submenu. Set the

following items.

• Set [Serial1] to [Disabled].

• Set [Serial Multiplexer] to [BMC].

3

From the [Exit] menu, select [Saving Changes & Exit] to exit the BIOS Setup

Utility.