Lifecycle Controller User's Guide

Configuring Lifecycle Controller Network Settings

1. Start Lifecycle Controller. For more information, seeStarting Lifecycle Controller.
2. On the left pane, click Settings.
3. On the Settings pane, 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 IPV4 Network Settings→ IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options:
   • DHCP — indicates that the NIC must be configured by using an IP address from a DHCP server. DHCP is the default option and the DHCP IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page.
   • Static IP — indicates that the NIC must be configured by using a static IP. Type the IP Address Properties — IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator.
   • No Configuration — indicates that the NIC must not be configured.
6. From the IPV6 Network Settings→ IP Address Source drop-down menu, select one of the following options:
   • DHCPv6 — indicates that the NIC must be configured by using an IP address from a DHCPv6 server. If DHCPv6 is selected, a DHCPv6 IP address is displayed on the Network Settings page.
     NOTE:While configuring DHCP server with IPv6, the configuration fails if you disable forwarding or advertising options.
   • Static IP — indicates that the NIC must be configured by using a static IP. Type the IP Address Properties — IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS Address. If you do not have this information, contact your network administrator.
     NOTE:When you configure a static IPv6 address, the address remains visible after changing the IP Address Source to No Configuration. To clear the static IPv6 address, switch the IP Address Source to DHCPv6 and enable the system to obtain an IP address. Then, revert to No Configuration. This behavior is expected and does not affect functionality.
7. Click Enabled and type the VLAN ID and Priority under Lifecycle Controller VLAN Settings to configure the VLAN settings of a NIC.
8. Click Next.
   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.