6.2. How to connect to the GBox
Access is possible:
Either via a Direct connection to the server
Either via a Remote HTTP connection via iDRAC (iDRAC on a DELL server)
Either via a Remote connection to the configuration menu using SSH via the iDRAC interface in serial port forwarding mode
Either via a Remote connection to the configuration menu using SSH
Either via a Connection via a web browser
The configuration menu for managing the GBox can be accessed remotely via an SSH or HTTP connection.
Note
The list of physical connectors required is described in Overview of the GBox.
6.2.1. Direct connection to the server
Note
The default login and password are provided in the server manufacturer's documentation.
6.2.2. Remote HTTP connection via iDRAC (iDRAC on a DELL server)
Remote access is achieved by using:
The network connection to the iDRAC port
A Web browser
This access requires:
Knowledge of the iDRAC login name and password (iDRAC access)
The network configuration is complete (IP address of the iDRAC is known)
From the iDRAC web page, it is possible to:
View the material resources, their status, and the BIOS configurations
Interact with the server to turn it on, off, and restart it
Connect in console mode
For specific implementation of the setup account, please refer to HTTP access to the configuration menu via iDRAC (DELL server).