Non-central consolidated mode – Dell PowerEdge C8000 User Manual

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About Your System

Non-Central Consolidated Mode

There are two setup options available for this mode, you can use the server

enclosure’s Ethernet connector or BMC management port to connect to an

Ethernet switch.
To setup BMC connection using the server enclosure’s Ethernet connector:

NOTE:

Do not connect the server enclosure’s front Ethernet connector and back

BMC management port to the same Ethernet switch.

1 Before you setup BMC, you must first connect the BMC management

2 Remove the port cover by using a small flat blade screwdriver and pry the

port cover off of the server enclosure’s front Ethernet connector. Save the

port cover for future use. See Figure 1-6.

3 Connect one end of the network cable to an available port on the Ethernet

switch and connect the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet

connector located on the front of the server enclosure.

NOTE:

Make sure to install the port cover in the sled’s BMC management port. See

Figure 1-6. Non-Central Consolidated Mode — Ethernet Connector