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Set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller

Before you can access the Lenovo XClarity Controller over your network, you need to specify how Lenovo XClarity Controller will connect to the network. Depending on how the network connection is implemented, you might need to specify a static IP address as well.

The following methods are available to set the network connection for the Lenovo XClarity Controller if you are not using DHCP:
  • If no monitor is attached to the server, you can set the network connection through the System Management Module interface. Connect an Ethernet cable from your laptop to the Ethernet port on the System Management Module, which is located at the rear of the server.
    Note
    Make sure that you modify the IP settings on the laptop so that it is on the same network as the server default settings.

    To access the System Management Module interface, the System Management Module network must be enabled. For more information about accessing the System Management Module, see: SMM2 User Guide.

    The default IPv4 address and the IPv6 Link Local Address (LLA) is provided on the Lenovo XClarity Controller Network Access label that is affixed to the Pull Out Information Tab. See Identify the solution and access the Lenovo XClarity Controller.