Accessing the ASMI using a PC or notebook and web browser

If your system is not managed by a Hardware Management Console (HMC), you can connect a PC or notebook to the server to access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI). You need to configure the Web browser address on the PC or notebook to match the manufacturing default address on the server.

1. If the server is not powered on, perform the following steps:
   1. Connect your power cord or cords to the server.
   2. Plug the power cord or cords into the power source.
   3. Wait for the control panel to display 01. A series of progress codes are shown before 01 appears.
      Notes:

      • The system is powered on if the light on the control panel is green.
      • To view the control panel, press the blue switch to the left, then pull out the control panel all the way, and then pull it down.
   Important: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to either the HMC1 port or the HMC2 port until you are directed to do so later in this procedure.
2. Select a PC or notebook that has Netscape 9.0.0.4, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Opera 9.24, or Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11 to connect to your server.
   Note: If the PC or notebook on which you are viewing this document does not have two Ethernet connections, another PC or notebook needs to be connected to your server to access the ASMI.

   If you do not plan to connect your server to your network, this PC or notebook is your ASMI console.

   If you plan to connect your server to your network, this PC or notebook temporarily connects directly to the server for setup purposes only. After setup, you can use any PC or notebook on your network that is running Netscape 9.0.0.4, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, Opera 9.24, or Mozilla Firefox 2.0.0.11 as your ASMI console.

   Note: Complete the following steps to disable the TLS 1.0 option in Microsoft Internet Explorer to access the ASMI using Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 running on Windows XP:

   1. From the Tools menu in Microsoft Internet Explorer, select Internet Options.
   2. From the Internet Options window, click the Advanced tab.
   3. Clear the Use TLS 1.0 check box (in the Security category) and click OK.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC or notebook to the Ethernet port labeled HMC1 on the back of the managed system. If HMC1 is occupied, connect an Ethernet cable from the PC or notebook to the Ethernet port labeled HMC2 on the back of the managed system.
   Important: The service processor's Ethernet ports are configured for DHCP by default. If the service processor is attached to a live Ethernet network equipped with a DHCP server and the service processor is turned on, an IP address is assigned. The default IP address of the service processor is no longer valid. To restore the service processor's default IP addresses, perform one of the following tasks:

   • Attach an ASCII terminal to the service processor using a serial cable. For details, see Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII terminal.
   • Set the Type of IP address to Dynamic using the ASMI. Ensure that the FSP is not connected to the live network. This action sets the FSP to the default IP address as shown in Table 1 below.
4. Use Table 1 to help you determine and record the information needed in order to set the IP address on the service processor on the PC or notebook. The Ethernet interface on the PC or notebook needs to be configured within the same subnet mask as the service processor so that they can communicate with each other. For example, if you connected your PC or notebook to HMC1, the IP address for your PC or notebook could be 169.254.2.140 and the subnet mask would be 255.255.255.0. Set the gateway IP address to the same IP address as the PC or notebook

   Table 1. Network configuration information for the service processor in a POWER8 processor-based system

   POWER8® processor-based systems	Server connector	Subnet mask	IP address of the service processor	Example of an IP address for your PC or notebook
   Service processor A	HMC1	255.255.255.0	169.254.2.147	169.254.2.140
   	HMC2	255.255.255.0	169.254.3.147	169.254.3.140
   Service processor B (if installed)	HMC1	255.255.255.0	169.254.2.146	169.254.2.140
   	HMC2	255.255.255.0	169.254.3.146	169.254.3.140

5. Set the IP address on your PC or notebook using the values from the table. For details, see Setting the IP address on your PC or notebook.
6. To access the ASMI using a Web browser, complete the following steps:
   1. Use Table 1 to determine the IP address of the service processor Ethernet port that your PC or notebook is connected to.
   2. Type the IP address in the Address field on the Web browser of your PC or notebook and press enter. For example, if you connected your PC or notebook to HMC1, type https://169.254.2.147 in the Web browser on your PC or notebook.
   Note: It might take 2 - 5 minutes for the service processor to reach standby. The ASMI menus can be accessed with a Web browser only after the service processor reaches standby. Function code 30 on the control panel cannot be used to view the service processor's IP addresses until the service processor reaches standby.
7. When the Login display appears, enter admin for the user ID and password.
8. Change the default password when prompted.
9. Choose from the following options:
   • If you plan to connect your service processor to your network, continue with step 10.
   • If you do not plan to connect your service processor to your network, continue with step 14.
10. If you plan to connect your service processor to your network, complete the following steps:
    1. From the navigation area, expand Network Services.
    2. Click Network Configuration.
    3. From the Network Configuration display, select IPv4 or IPv6, and click Continue.
11. If you selected IPv4, use Table 2, and if you selected IPv6, use Table 3 to complete the appropriate fields.
    • If your PC or notebook is connected to HMC1, complete the section labeled Network interface eth0.
    • If your PC or notebook is connected to HMC2, complete the section labeled Network interface eth1.
    Ensure that the fields are completed correctly.

    Table 2. Fields and values for IPv4 network configuration

    Field	Value
    Configure this interface?	Selected
    IPv4	Leave enabled.
    Type of IP address	Link local if configuring IP address 1, Static if configuring IP address 2 or 3.
    Host name	Enter the name of the host system.
    IP address	This is a set IP address obtained from the network administrator.
    Subnet mask	This is a set subnet mask obtained from the network administrator.
    Default gateway	If configuring IP address 2 or 3, enter the default gateway address obtained from the network administrator.
    Domain name	Enter the domain name obtained from the network administrator.
    IP address of the first, second, or third Domain Name System (DNS)	Enter the IP address of the DNS obtained from the network administrator.

    Table 3. Fields and values for IPv6 network configuration

    Field	Value
    Configure this interface?	Selected
    IPv6	Leave enabled.
    DHCP	The default value is enabled.
    Auto-configured IP address	The default value is enabled.
    Host name	Enter a new value.
    Type of IP address	Static
    IP address	This is a set IP address obtained from the network administrator. Note: To verify that you are using the correct IP address, perform a function 30 on the control panel to show the service processor IP address and port location.
    Default gateway	If configuring IP address 2 or 3, enter the default gateway address obtained from the network administrator.
    Domain name	Enter a new value.

12. Click Continue.
13. Click Save Settings.
14. Remove the cable from HMC1 to the PC or notebook. Attach an Ethernet cable to HMC1 that is connected to the network switch.
15. Go to the system on which the ASMI will be accessed. Open a browser window and access the ASMI to verify the network connection.
16. If you were sent here from another procedure, return to that procedure now.