Dell PowerEdge 1800 - Manual (Page 24)

For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the BMC and system management applications.
Entering the BMC Setup Module
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <Ctrl-E> when prompted after POST.
If your operating system begins to start before you press <Crtl-E>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
BMC Setup Module Options
Table 3 -7 lists the BMC Setup Module options and shows how to configure the emergency management port (EMP).
Table 3-7. BMC Setup Module
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Option Description
Static IP Vs DHCP
Source Displays whether the network controller will be assigned a static IP address or a DHCP address.
BMC IP Address Enter the IP address for a static IP address. The field is limited to a maximum value of 255.255.255.255. If IP address 169.254.0.6 is
used and DCHP is enabled, the BMC will not be able to contact the DHCP server.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask for the static IP address.
Gateway Enter the IP gateway for the static IP address.
Alert IP Address Displays the address of the alert destination.
LAN Channel Enables or disables the out-of-band LAN channel access to the shared network controller.
UserID2 Account Modifies the administrator account's username and password.
BMC GUID Displays the system's global unique identifier.
MAC Address Displays the network controller's MAC address.
Reset BMC settings
to default Clears the BMC settings and reset the BMC setting to the defaults.
NOTE: If the integrated network controller is used in an Ether Channel team or link aggregation team, the BMC management traffic will not function
properly. For more information about network teaming, see the documentation for the network controller.