Configuring the GigaVUE-FM Appliance
This section provides the procedures for making the physical connections to the appliance and how to access and configure the GigaVUE-FM application after the appliance is powered up.
Connecting to the Network
After installing the GigaVUE-FM Appliance, you will need to connect to your management switch or switches to access to the GigaVUE-FM application and use iDRAC for managing the appliance remotely.
Prerequisites
Connecting to GigaVUE-FM
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Locate Ethernet connector 1 on the rear panel and plug in the Ethernet cable. This is used for eth0. |
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Connect the other end of the cable to the management switch. |
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Locate the iDRAC port on the back panel and plug in the second Ethernet cable. |
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Connect the second Ethernet cable to the same management switch. You can connect to a different management switch if you want to access iDRAC from a different subnet. |
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Connect the peripherals to the appliance if you plan to configure the GigaVUE-FM application locally. |
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Power on the appliance manually if you will use the peripherals connected to the appliance to configure the GigaVUE-FM application. |
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Remote power on can be done through iDRAC. |
Configuring to the GigaVUE-FM
You can configure the GigaVUE-FM application that is pre-installed on the appliance by connecting peripherals to the appliance and powering it on. Once the appliance is powered on you can log in to GigaVUE-FM and run the configuration jump-start program.
Note: The USB ports on the front panel of the GigaVUE-FM Appliance are disabled.
1. Connect the mouse and key board to the USB ports on rear panel.
2. Connect the monitor to the video connector on the rear panel.
Note: Use this procedure if you want to configure the GigaVUE-FM application directly from the appliance.
Powering on the Appliance Manually
The following procedure is used to manually power on the appliance. You can also power on the appliance through iDRAC.
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Remove the front bezel. |
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Press the power button located in the upper-left corner of the front panel. |
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Replace the front bezel. |
Logging in to the GigaVUE-FM application from the appliance
1. Power on the appliance. See Powering on the Appliance Manually. The appliance will boot up and load the software. When it is completed, you will see the login screen for GigaVUE-FM.
2. At the login prompt, enter admin.
3. When the system prompts for a password, enter admin123A!!
The system will automatically run the configuration jump-start script the first time you log in.
Accessing the Appliance Remotely
You can manage the GigaVUE-FM appliance remotely through iDRAC. iDRAC is always available where there is power to the system. This allows you to power on/off the host and connect through the Integrated Remote Access Controller UI with a Web browser. Before you can access the appliance remotely, you need the iDRAC IP address.
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Locate the LCD display on the front panel. |
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Click the Select button. |
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When you see the Home icon, click the Right button to select the View menu. |
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Click the Select button to choose the iDRAC menu. |
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Click the Select button to choose IPv4. |
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Record the IPv4 address. |
Powering on the Appliance through iDRAC
The following is the procedure for powering on the appliance through the iDRAC connect. This allows you to power on/off the device remotely.
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Log in to the iDRAC interface. |
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Open a Chrome browser and enter the IP address in the URL field. The following screen displays in the browser.  |
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Enter the default username and password (root, admin123A!). |
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Enter the default username and password (root, admin123A!). |
Note: It is highly recommended that you change the default password.
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The Integrated Remote Access Controller displays. |
