Disabling a forgotten password, Baseboard management controller configuration, Entering the bmc setup module – Dell PowerVault DP500 User Manual

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Disabling a Forgotten Password

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Disabling a Forgotten Password

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Baseboard Management Controller Configuration

The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC provides the following features:

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Uses the system's integrated NIC

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Fault logging and SNMP alerting

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Access to system event log and sensor status

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Control of system functions including power on and off

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Support is independent of the system's power or operating state

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Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles

For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the BMC and systems management applications.

 

Entering the BMC Setup Module

 

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Turn on or restart your system.

 

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Press <Ctrl-E> when prompted after POST.

If your operating system begins to load before you press <Crtl-E>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.

 

BMC Setup Module Options

For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how to configure the emergency management port (EMP), see the BMC User's Guide.

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NOTE:

To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to integrated NIC1.

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