Determining the interface name for an Ethernet adapter

If you configure the HMC as a DHCP server, that server can operate only on the network interface card (NIC) connectors that the HMC identifies as eth0 and eth1. You might also need to determine which NIC connector you need to plug the Ethernet cable into. Learn more about determining which NIC connectors that the HMC identifies as eth0 and eth1.

About this task

If you are using HMC Version 10.1.1020, or earlier, to determine the name the HMC has assigned to an Ethernet adapter, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation area, click Console Management, and then select Console Settings.
  2. In the content pane, click Change Network Settings.
  3. From the Change Network Settings window, click the LAN adapters tab. The following example entry shows that this Ethernet port is identified as eth0: Ethernet eth0 52:54:00:fa:b6:8e (<IP address of HMC>).
  4. Record your results. If you need to view or change the LAN adapter settings, click Details.
  5. Click OK.
If you are using HMC Version 10.2.1030, or later, to determine the name the HMC has assigned to an Ethernet adapter, complete the following steps:
  1. In the navigation area, click HMC management.
  2. In the menu pod, click Network settings.
  3. From the Change Network Settings window, click the LAN adapters tab. The following example entry shows that this Ethernet port is identified as eth0: Ethernet eth0 52:54:00:fa:b6:8e (<IP address of HMC>).
  4. Record your results. If you need to view or change the LAN adapter settings, click Details.
  5. Click OK.