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Chapter 3
Installing the System
Connecting the MP to the Customer LAN
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Connecting the MP to the Customer LAN
This section discusses how to connect, set up, and verify the management processor (MP) to the customer
LAN. LAN information includes the MP network name (host name), the MP IP address, the subnet mask, and
gateway address. The customer provides this information.
Connecting the MP to the Network
NOTE Based upon the customer’s existing SMS configuration, make the appropriate modifications to
add in the Superdome/sx2000 SMS LAN configuration.
Unlike earlier systems, which required the MP to be connected to the private LAN, the new
system MP now connects to the customer’s LAN through the appropriate hub, switch, router, or
other customer-provided LAN device.
In some cases, the customer might want to connect the SMS to the MP on the private
management LAN. This can be done, but the customer must be informed that administrators
will not be able to access the SMS remotely and will have to use the SMS as a local device.
Connect the MP to the customer’s LAN:
Step 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 LAN cable to the LAN port on the MP (Figure 3-38).
Figure 3-38 MP LAN Connection Location
Step 2. Connect the other end of the LAN cable to the customer-designated LAN port. Obtain the IP
address for the MP from the customer.
Connect dial-up modem cable between the MP modem and the customer’s phone line connection.
MP to customer
LAN connection