Use this worksheet to have the installation information
you need ready for the installation.
Network Settings
LAN Interface: Choose
the available adapters (such as eth0, eth1) that will be used by this
HMC to connect to managed systems, logical partitions, service and
support, and remote users. See HMC network connections for
more information. Connectivity from the HMC can either be on a private
or open network.
- Ethernet Adapter Speed and Duplex
- Enter the desired Ethernet adapter speed and duplex mode. The
autodetection option determines which option is optimal if you are
not sure which speed and duplex would produce optimum results for
your hardware. Default = Autodetection Media speed specifies the
speed in duplex mode of an Ethernet adapter. Select Autodetection
unless you have a requirement to specify a fixed media speed. Any
device connected to the FSP (switches/HMC), must be set to Auto (Speed)
/ Auto (Duplex) mode, as it is the default FSP setting and cannot
be changed.
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eth0 |
eth1 |
eth2 |
eth3 |
Select speed and duplex
mode |
Media speed (Autodetection, 10/100/1000 Full/Half
Duplex) |
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For more information about private and open networks, see
Private and open networks in the HMC environment.
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eth0 |
eth1 |
eth2 |
eth3 |
Specify Private or Open network
for each adapter |
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Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides
an automated method for dynamic client configuration. You can specify
this HMC as a DHCP server. If this is the first or only HMC on the
private network, enable the HMC as a DHCP server. When you do this,
the managed systems on the network will be automatically configured
and discovered by the HMC.
For Ethernet adapters specified as
Private networks, complete the following table:
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eth0 |
eth1 |
Do you want to specify this HMC as a DHCP server?
(yes/no) |
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If "yes," record the IP address range you want
to use |
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For Ethernet adapters specified as open networks,
complete the following tables. For more information about the different
Internet Protocol versions, see Choosing an Internet Protocol.
- Using IPv6
- If you are using IPv6, talk to your network administrator and
decide how you want to obtain IP addresses. Then, complete the following
tables:
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eth0 |
eth1 |
eth2 |
eth3 |
Are you using a statically-assigned IP address?
If yes, record that address here. |
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eth0 |
eth1 |
eth2 |
eth3 |
Are you getting IP addresses from a DHCP server?
(Yes/No) |
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eth1 |
eth2 |
eth3 |
Are you getting IP addresses from an IPv6 router? |
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For more information about setting IPv6 addresses, see Setting the IPv6 address. For more information about
using only IPv6 addresses, see Using only IPv6 addresses.
- Using IPv4
Complete the following tables for Ethernet adapters specified
as open networks using IPv4.
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eth0 |
eth1 |
eth2 |
eth3 |
Do you want to obtain an IP address automatically?
(yes/no) |
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TCP/IP Interface Address: |
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TCP/IP Interface Network Mask: |
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Firewall Settings: |
Would you like to configure HMC firewall settings?
(yes/no) |
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If yes, list the applications
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- TCP/IP Information
- A unique TCP/IP address is required for each node, both for Support
Element (SE) and Hardware Management Console (HMC). The assigned network
mask is used to generate a unique address, by default, for the local
private LAN. If the nodes will be connected into a larger network
with an administered TCP/IP address, you can specify the TCP/IP address
to be used. The default is generated by the system.
- Firewall Settings
- HMC firewall settings create a security barrier that allows or
denies access to specific network applications on the HMC. You can
specify these control settings individually for each physical network
interface, allowing you control over which HMC network applications
can be accessed on each network.
If you have configured at least one adapter as an
Open network adapter, you must provide the following additional information
to enable your HMC to access the LAN:
Local host information |
HMC host name: |
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Domain name: |
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Description of HMC: |
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Gateway information |
Gateway Address: (nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn) |
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Gateway device: |
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DNS enablement |
Do you want to use DNS? (yes/no) |
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If “yes”, specify DNS Server Search
Order below: |
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Domain suffix search order: |
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- Local Host Information
- To identify your Hardware Management Console (HMC) to the network,
enter the HMC's host name and domain name. Unless you are using only
short host names on your network, enter a fully qualified host name.
Domain name example: name.yourcompany.com
- Gateway Information
- To define a default gateway, fill in the TCP/IP address to be
used for routing IP packets. The gateway address informs each computer
or network device when to send data if the target station is not located
on the same subnet as the source.
- DNS Enablement
- The Domain Name System (DNS) is used to provide a standard naming
convention for locating IP-based computers. By defining DNS servers,
you can use host names to identify servers and Hardware Management
Consoles (HMCs) rather than IP addresses.
- DNS Server Search Order
- Enter the IP addresses of DNS servers to be searched for mapping
the host names and IP addresses. This search order is available only
when DNS is enabled.
- Domain Suffix Search Order
- Enter the domain suffixes you are using. The HMC uses domain suffixes
to append to unqualified names for DNS searches. Suffixes are searched
in the order in which they are listed. This search order is available
only when DNS is enabled.
Email notification
List email contact information
if you wish to be notified by email when hardware problem events occur
on your system.
Email Addresses: |
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SMTP server: |
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Port: |
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Errors to be notified: |
Only call-home problem events |
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All problem events |
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- SMTP server
- Type the simple mail transfer Protocol (SMTP) address of the server
to be notified of a system event. An example of an SMTP server name
is relay.us.ibm.com.
SMTP is the Protocol used
to send email. When using SMTP, a client sends a message and communicates
with the SMTP server using the SMTP Protocol.
If you do not
know the SMTP address of your server or are not sure, contact your
network administrator.
- Port
- Type the port number of the server to be notified of a system
event, or use the default port.
- Email addresses to be notified
- Enter configured email addresses to be notified when a system
event occurs.
- Select Only call-home problem events to
only receive notification when events occur that create a call-home
function.
- Select All problem events to receive notification
when any events occur.
Service Contact Information
Company name |
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Administrator name |
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Email address |
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Phone number |
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Alternate phone number |
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Fax number |
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Alternate fax number |
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Street address |
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Street address 2 |
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City or locality |
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State |
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Postal code |
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Country or region |
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Location of HMC (if same as above administrator
address, specify “same”): |
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Street address |
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Street address 2 |
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City of locality |
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State |
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Postal code |
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Service authorization and connectivity
Select
the type of connection to contact your service provider. For a description
of these methods including security characteristics and configuration
requirements, see
Deciding which connectivity method to use for the call-home server.
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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
through the Internet |
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Dialup from the local
HMC |
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Virtual private network
(VPN) through the Internet |
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) through the Internet:
- If you have an existing Internet connection from your HMC, you
can use it to call your service provider. You can connect directly
to your service provider by using encrypted Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
using the existing Internet connection. select Use SSL
Proxy if you want to configure the use of encrypted SSL
using an indirect connection using an SSL Proxy.
Use SSL proxy? (yes/no) |
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If yes, list information below: |
Address: |
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Authenticate with the SSL Proxy? |
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If yes, list information below: |
User: |
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Password: |
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- Internet connection Protocol used
For more information about the different Internet Protocols,
see Choosing an Internet Protocol.
- ___ IPv4
- ___ IPv6
- ___ IPv4 and IPv6
- Dial-up from the local HMC
- Enter the dial-up information to configure your local modem.
Specify which telephone numbers to use to dial your service provider.
When you are connecting, the telephone numbers will be dialed in the
order in which they are listed.
Dial prefix: |
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Tone: |
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Pulse: |
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Wait for dial tone? |
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Enable speaker? |
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- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- If you have an existing Internet connection from your HMC, you
can use it to call your service provider. You can connect directly
to your service provider by virtual private network (VPN) using the
existing Internet connection.
Note: If you select Virtual Private Network
(VPN) through the Internet, you will not be directed to select any
other options.
Call-home servers
Determine which HMCs you
want to configure to connect to service and support as call-home servers.
For more information about using multiple call-home servers, see Using multiple call-home servers.
___ This
HMC
___ Another HMC
If you checked Another
HMC, list the other HMCs that have been configured as
call-home servers here:
Table 1. Other HMCs that have been
configured as call-home serversList of HMC host names or IP addresses that
have been configured as call-home servers |
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Additional Support Benefits
- My Systems and Premium Search
List your IBM ID |
__________________________ |
List any additional IBM IDs |
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