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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 a monitor is attached to the server, you can use Lenovo XClarity Controller to set the network connection.

Complete the following steps to connect the Lenovo XClarity Controller to the network using the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager.

  1. Start the server.
  2. Press the key specified in the on-screen instructions to display the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager interface. (For more information, see the Startup section in the LXPM documentation compatible with your server at Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager portal page.)
  3. On the top right corner of the Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager main interface, click Settings icon, and then specify how the Lenovo XClarity Controller will connect to the network in the Network Settings window.

    • If you choose a static IP connection, make sure that you specify an IPv4 or IPv6 address that is available on the network.

    • If you choose a DHCP connection, make sure that the MAC address for the server has been configured in the DHCP server.

  4. Click OK to continue starting the server.