6.2. How to connect to the GBox

Access is possible:

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

The first connection can be made via a direct login with keyboard and screen.
This is necessary if the network configuration is not yet completed or if the network address is not known.
This connection is not the nominal way of accessing the equipment, although it does enable the iDRAC's network connection to be configured, among other things.
Subsequent accesses will generally be made remotely.

Note

The default login and password are provided in the server manufacturer's documentation.

For specific implementation of the setup account, please refer to Direct connection to the configuration menu with a keyboard and monitor.

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

This connection is not the standard way of accessing the equipment, although it does enable access in the event of problems.
Access to advanced features (console access..) requires the purchase of a specific license.
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For specific implementation of the setup account, please refer to HTTP access to the configuration menu via iDRAC (DELL server).

6.2.3. Remote connection to the configuration menu using SSH via the iDRAC interface in serial port forwarding mode

Remote access is achieved by using:

  • The network connection to the iDRAC port

  • A connection tool via SSH

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 interface, it is possible to:

  • View the operating system messages

  • Connect to the GBox via the console

This connection is not the standard way of accessing the equipment, although it does enable access in the event of problems.
For specific implementation of the setup account, please refer to SSH access to the configuration menu via the iDRAC interface in serial port redirection mode.

6.2.4. Remote connection to the configuration menu using SSH

Remote access from an external computer to the device is achieved securely using an SSH tunnel.
This connection is the nominal way of accessing the equipment configuration menu.
For specific implementation of the setup account, please refer to SSH access to the configuration menu.

6.2.5. Connection via a web browser

Remote access from an external computer to the equipment is via a web browser.
This connection is the standard way of accessing the equipment's Web interface.
For implementation, refer to Connection to the web interface via a browser.