Dell FX2 - How to set IP Address for the CMC?

Summary: On the PowerEdge FX2/FX2s chassis, there is not a control panel to set the chassis IP. This article explains how to set either a static or DHCP IP address using various methods.

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On the FX2 and FX2s chassis, there is not a control panel to set the chassis IP.  This article explains how to set either a Static or DHCP IP address using various methods.
 
  1. Set the CMC IP address via Serial
  2. Set the CMC IP address via WebGUI
  3. Set the CMC IP address via the Sled HII
 

1. Set the CMC IP address via Serial

  • In order to use this method the customer will need to use a management system with a Serial Port or USB/Serial adapter along with a DB9 Serial Cable.
  • Settings and Log-in Information:
    • Terminal Settings:
      • 8 bits
      • No parity
      • No flow control
      • Baud rate 115200
         
    • The default login for the chassis is:
      • User: "root"
      • Password: "calvin"
         
  • To set the CMC IP to DHCP, run the command below:
    • racadm setniccfg -d
       
  • To set the CMC IP to Static, run the command below:
    • racadm setniccfg -s xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz
      • IP Address = xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
      • Netmask = yyy.yyy.yyy.yyy
      • Gateway = zzz.zzz.zzz.zzz

         

2. Set the CMC IP address via WebGUI

  • In order to use this method the customer will need to connect to the Network Port on the CMC and also change their network settings to be the same as the network on the CMC.
    • IP Address: 192.168.0.x
    • NetMask: 255.255.255.0
    • Gateway: 192.168.0.1
       
  • To set the IP via the CMC WebGUI:
    1. Open a Web Browser and Navigate to 192.168.0.120
    2. Log-in using the default credentials:
      • User: "root"
      • Password: "calvin"
         
    3. Once logged in, navigate to: Chassis Overview >> Network
      Modify the feilds below:


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3. Set the CMC IP address via the Sled HII

  1. Connect external monitor and keyboard to the chassis KVM.
  2. Set Chassis KVM to the sled you want to use.
  3. Power the sled.
  4. Enter BIOS Setup by pressing <F2 - System Setup> when the post screen indicates.
  5. Once in BIOS Setup, select <iDRAC Settings>.

  6. Scroll down and select <CMC Network>. 

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  7. Modfify the settings below in order to change the IP Address, Gateway or Netmask or to enable DHCP on the system.

    HOW10767_en_US__3HOW10767_CMC_Network_IPV4

     
  8. To verify IP information for the system, Navigate to <System Setup> >> iDRAC Settings >> System Summary

    HOW10767_en_US__4HOW10767_Network_Summary

Products

PowerEdge FX2/FX2s
Article Properties
Article Number: 000120172
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2021
Version:  3
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