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Dell Lifecycle Controller Graphical User Interface Version 2.05.05.05 For 13th Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers User's Guide

Configuring network settings for a NIC

  1. Start Lifecycle Controller. For more information, see Starting Lifecycle Controller.
  2. On the left pane, click Settings.
  3. On the Settings page, click Network Settings.
  4. From the NIC Card drop-down menu, select the NIC port that you want to configure.
    • NOTE: You can use only one NIC at a time to communicate with the network.
  5. From the IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options:
    • No Configuration — Click this option to indicate that NIC must not be configured.
    • DHCP — Click this option to indicate that the NIC must be configured using an IP address from a DHCP server. If DHCP is selected, a DHCP IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page.
    • Static IP — Click this option to indicate that the NIC must be configured using a static IP. Type the IP Address PropertiesIP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator.
      • NOTE: The IP Address Source function supports only IPv4.
  6. Click Enabled and type the VLAN ID and Priority under Lifecycle Controller VLAN Settings to configure the VLAN settings of a NIC.
    • NOTE: For more information on the VLAN feature, see the Configuring VLAN Settings in Lifecycle Controller for Dell PowerEdge Servers white paper at delltechcenter.com/lc.
  7. To save the settings, click F inish.
    • NOTE: If Lifecycle Controller settings are not correctly configured, an error message is displayed.
    • NOTE: If you are unable to connect to a network, verify the settings. For information about correct network settings, contact your network administrator.

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