Setting up the XClarity Controller network connection through the XClarity Provisioning Manager

Use the information in this topic to set up an XClarity Controller network connection through the XClarity Provisioning Manager.

1. Turn on the server. The ThinkSystem welcome screen is displayed.
   Note

   It may take up to 40 seconds after the server is connected to AC power for the power-control button to become active.

   Figure 1. Welcome screen of ThinkSystem
   
   
2. When the prompt <F1> System Setup is displayed, press F1. If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you must type the administrator password to access the XClarity Provisioning Manager.
3. From the XClarity Provisioning Manager main menu, select UEFI Setup.
4. On the next screen, select BMC Settings; then, click Network Settings.
5. There are three XClarity Controller network connection choices in the DHCP Control field:
   • Static IP
   • DHCP Enabled
   • DHCP with Fallback

   Figure 2. Network connection settings
   
   
6. Select one of the network connection choices.
7. If you choose to use a static IP address, you must specify the IP address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway.
8. You can also use the Lenovo XClarity Controller Manager to select a dedicated network connection (if your server has a dedicated network port) or a shared XClarity Controller network connection.
   Note

   • A dedicated systems-management network port might not be available on your server. If your hardware does not have a dedicated network port, the shared setting is the only XClarity Controller setting available. On the Network Configuration screen, select Dedicated (if applicable) or Shared in the Network Interface Port field.
   • To find the locations of the Ethernet connectors on your server that are used by the XClarity Controller, see the documentation that came with your server.
9. Click Save.
10. Exit from the XClarity Provisioning Manager.