Users Guide

Configuring Your Managed System 17
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
You can perform basic BMC configuration using the BMC Setup Module during system startup.
For more advanced configuration options, see the instructions for the Deployment Toolkit
BMCCFG.EXE utility.
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 load before you press <
Crtl-E >, allow the system to
finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
BMC Setup Module Options
Table 2-1 lists the BMC Setup Module options and shows how to configure the BMC on a
managed system.
Table 2-1. BMC Setup Module
Option Description
Static IP vs. DHCP Source Displays whether the network controller will be assigned a static IP
address or a DHCP address.
NOTE: This option is not available in Dell™ PowerEdge™ 1855.
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.
NOTE: IP address 169.254.0.2 is returned when the BMC is unable 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.
Alerting Enables or disables BMC alerting.
NOTE: This option is not available in Dell PowerEdge 1855.
Alert Destinations Enables or disables BMC alerting destinations.
Alert IP Address Displays the address of the first alert destination.
IPMI Over LAN Enables or disables the out-of-band LAN channel access to the shared
network controller.
User ID Enables or disables the BMC user ID 2 account.
AdministratorID2 Account Modifies the administrator account’s username and password.