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Power HMC V10R2 View: Enabling ssh/remote command execution

How To


Summary

This document provide the steps required for v1021030 Power HMC V10R2 View: Enabling ssh/remote command execution.

Objective

To assist customers with Enabling ssh/remote command execution on the Power HMC V10R2 view.

Environment


Power HMC View v1021030

Steps

Step 1: Enable the HMC firewall for remote ssh.

a) Select HMC Management > Network Settings the Change Network Settings / Customize Network Setting menu will appear.






b) Select the LAN adapters tab.
c) Select the interface used to establish remote access.
One of the adapters (typically eth0) should have a public address to allow remote access: Review the configured interfaces to determine which one is used for remote access. Verify the HMC interface/ip address by using a ping command or web browser connection from the remote workstation/PC.


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e) On the LAN adapter Details dialog, click the Firewall Settings tab.
f) Scroll through the Allowed Hosts section (lower box) looking for Secure Shell - 22: tcp. If it is not in the Allowed Hosts (lower box), select it in the Available Application section (top box). Then, click the Allow Incoming button.


g) Click OK, then click OK again to save the change.

Step 2: Ensure the HMC SSH server is enabled:

a) Select HMC Settings, scroll down until you see Remote Control, click Enable Remote Command Execution through ssh.

b) On the Remote Execution Options dialog, verify the Enable remote command execution by using the ssh facility check box is selected.

If it is not, select the box, and click Save.

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Document Location

Worldwide


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Document Information

More support for:
Hardware Management Console (7063-CR1)

Component:
HMC

Software version:
All Versions

Document number:
6957472

Modified date:
13 March 2023

UID

ibm16957472

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