Outbound connectivity

Customize the means for outbound connectivity for the Hardware Management Console (HMC) to use to connect to remote service.

Note: If Customizable Data Replication is Enabled on this HMC (using the Manage Data Replication task), the data specified in this task may change depending on automatic replication from other HMCs configured on your network. For more information on data replication, see Data replication.

You can configure this HMC to attempt connections through the Internet, Internet Virtual Private Network (VPN), or through a remote pass-through system. Remote service is a two-way communication between the HMC and the IBM® Service Support System for the purpose of conducting automated service operations. The connection can only be initiated by the HMC. IBM Service Support System cannot and never attempts to initiate a connection to the HMC.

You can configure this HMC to attempt connections through the Internet, Internet Virtual Private Network (VPN), or through a remote pass-through system. Remote service is a two-way communication between the HMC and your support system for the purpose of conducting automated service operations. The connection can only be initiated by the HMC.

To customize your connectivity information, complete the following steps:

  1. In the navigation area, click Call home, and then select Outbound connectivity.
  2. In the Manage Outbound Connectivity window, click Configure to launch the Local Console Configuration window. You can configure the HMC as a call home server and configure the proxy settings that the HMC uses to contact the service provider for call home and firmware updates.
  3. Click Add to specify an IP address or host name that you want to add to the list of call home server consoles.
  4. When you complete all the necessary fields, click OK to save your changes.

Use the online Help if you need additional information for customizing outbound connectivity information.