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Correcting an IP address

If you attach an Ethernet cable to the service processor before the system reaches power off standby, the IP address shown in the service processor network configuration table might not be valid.

If a cable is attached and not connected to anything, nothing happens. The address could potentially change if an Ethernet cable that is attached to a network is connected to that port and the system is turned on. If you are unable to access the ASMI by using a network connection, you must perform one of the following tasks:

Attach an ASCII terminal to the service processor by using a serial cable. For details, see Cabling the server with an ASCII terminal.
Determine the current IP address. For details, see Function 30: Service processor IP address and port location .
Move the reset toggle switches on the service processor from their current position to the opposite position. To complete this task, you must remove and replace the service processor. For details, contact your next level of support.

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Last updated: Thu, October 10, 2013