Steps to Configure IP for MP-Port in HP Servers

Step 1: Connect a terminal to the console port of the system.

Step 2: Login tothe console using username and password. The default username for MP is typically Admin and the default
password is Admin.

Step 3: Type “cm” on the MP prompt to go to the MP command menu

Step 4: Type “lc” on the MP CM prompt to modify the LAN configuration and press “A” when prompted for modification

Current LAN Configuration:
- - MAC Address : 0x001635b66433
D - DHCP Status : Disabled
I - IP Address : ---------------
M - MP Host Name: ---------------
S - Subnet Mask : ---------------
G - Gateway Address : ------------
L - Link State : Auto Negotiate
W - Web Console Port Number : 2023
- - SSH Access Port Number : - (MP Feature Not Licensed)
- - IPMI / LAN Port Number : 623A

Enter parameter(s) to change, A to modify All, or [Q] to Quit:

Step 5: Type the IP address of the MP port.

IP Address:
Current ->
127.0.0.1 (default)

Modifying this parameter will cause all present LAN and Web connections to be dropped.

Enter new value, or Q to Quit: 172.16.1.100

Step 6: Type the hostname of the MP port.

Host Name:
Current ->
mp001635b66433 (default)

Enter new value, or Q to Quit: m1sys100

Step 7: Type the Subnet Mask of the MP port.

Subnet Mask:
Current ->
255.255.255.0 (default)

Modifying this parameter will cause all present LAN and Web connections to be dropped.

Enter new value, or Q to Quit: 255.255.224.0

Step 8: Type the Gateway of the MP port.

Gateway Address:
Current ->
127.0.0.1 (default)

Enter new value, or Q to Quit: 172.16.0.1

Step 9: Press “Enter” when prompted for Web Console Port Number.

Web Console Port Number:
Current -> 2023 (default)
Options: 23, 2000 to 2400

Modifying Web Port number will cause all present Web connections to be dropped.

Enter new value, or Q to Quit:

-> Current Web Console Port Number has been retained

Step 10: Press “Enter” when prompted for SSH Console Port Number.

SSH Console Port Number:
Current -> 22 (default)
Options: 22, 2000 to 2400

Enter new value, or Q to Quit:

-> Current SSH Console Port Number has been retained

Step 11: Type “Disabled” or “D” when prompted for DHCP Status.

DHCP Status:
Current -> D - Disabled
E - Enabled (default)

Modifying this parameter will cause all present LAN and Web connections to be dropped.

Enter new value, or Q to Quit: Disabled

Step 12: Press “Enter” when prompted for Link State.

Link State:
Current -> A - Auto Negotiate (default)
T - 10BaseT

Modifying this parameter will cause all present LAN and Web connections to be dropped.

Enter new value, or Q to Quit:

-> Current Link State has been retained

Step 13: Type “xd” on the MP CM prompt and press “r” to reset MP.

Step 14: From any of the lab machines, ping to the newly configured IP address of the GSP and see if it is alive on the
network.