Dell PowerEdge C1100 - Manual (Page 6)

6 Using the Baseboard Management Controller
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Logging into the Web User Interface
Enter the BMC-embedded server IP address or URL into the address bar of the web browser. The
BMC interface has a default of (DHCP\Static). Enter the system BIOS setup with to
change these settings.
When connecting to the BMC, the login screen prompts for the username and password. This
authentication with Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protection prevents unauthorized intruders from
gaining access to the BMC web server. Once authentication is passed, you can manage the server by
privilege. At the same time, the PHP Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) records all user information,
including user ID and privilege.
System Features
System Summary
The System Summary tab enables you to view the firmware version, hardware version, and IPv4
information. Click the System tab to view the Remote Management Controller.
Table 1-1. BMC Information
BMC Information Description
Date/Time Current time in the form:
Day MMM DD HH:MM:SS:HH YYYY
Firmware 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 YYYY
MAC Address MAC address for the Baseboard Management Controller.
Table 1-2. IPv4 Information
IPv4 Information Description
Enabled Yes or No
IP Address The 32-bit address that identifies the NIC to a host. The value is in
the dot separated format, such as 143.166.154.127.
Gateway The address of a router or a switch. The value is in the dot separated
format, such as 143.166.154.1.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask identifies the parts of the IP Address that are the
Extended Network Prefix and the Host Number. The value is in the
dot separated format, such as 255.255.0.0.