HP SureStore CD-ROM Server/Tower User's Guide - 5967-2149

Setup for IP Networks 3-5
UNIX:
Using ARP
To assign the IP address in UNIX by using the arp command,
perform the commands shown below. The
<LAN-address> can
be found on the LAN Address label on the server or (top of) the
tower; each pair of digits must be separated by a colon.
Example:
The host will return a message similar to “192.124.138.80 is
alive”, indicating that the address has been set and that com-
munication with the server is established.
Note ❏ The arp -s command may vary between different systems.
Some BSD-type systems expect the IP address (or host
name) and LAN address in reverse order. IBM AIX systems
require the additional argument ether for Ethernet net-
works, for example:
❏ When you execute the ping command for the first time, the
response time may be longer than usual. The ping com-
mand enables the server to assign itself the address.
❏ Once the server has communicated using its IP address, the
arp and ping commands cannot be used to change the IP
address. This inhibits accidental or unauthorized changes of
the IP address.
Restart the server (cycle its power).
arp -s <IP-address> <LAN-address> temp
ping <IP-address
arp -s 192.124.138.80 00:60:b0:11:00:86 temp
ping 192.124.138.80
arp -s ether salesdept 00:60:b0:11:00:86 temp