5.2. How to connect to Gcap?

Access to the GCap can be made:

  • Either by a direct connection (connect directly to the server)

  • Or by a HTTP remote connection (iDRAC function for a Dell server)

  • Or by a remote connection to the CLI in SSH via the iDRAC interface in serial port redirection mode

  • Or by a remote connection to the CLI in SSH via the network interface with the role management (formerly gcp0 or gcp1)

Access to the operating system and CLI for managing the GCap can be done remotely via an SSH or HTTP connection.

Note

The list of physical connectors to use was described in the PRESENTATION - General section.

5.2.1. Direct connection and configuration

There is no specific configuration required other than knowing the iDRAC login name and password.
This access can be done to configure the network connection of the iDRAC among other things.
For implementation, refer to the Procedure for direct connection to the GCap.

Note

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

5.2.2. Remote connection to the iDRAC in HTTP (DELL server)

The remote access can be made:

  • Via the network connection to the iDRAC port of the GCap

  • Using 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)

This connection is not the normal way to access the GCap but enables access to the GCap in the event of problems.
For its implementation, refer to the Procedure for remote HTTP connection to iDRAC.

5.2.3. Remote connection to the CLI using SSH via the iDRAC interface in serial port forwarding mode

The remote access can be made:

  • Via the network connection to the iDRAC port of the GCap

  • By using 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)

This connection is not the normal way to access the GCap but enables access to the GCap in the event of problems.
For the implementation, refer to the Procedure for remote connection to the CLI by SSH via the iDRAC interface in serial port forwarding mode.

5.2.4. Remote connection to the CLI in SSH via the network interfaces with the management role (formerly gcp0 or gcp1)

Remote access to the GCap CLI is achieved via the network connection to the port:

  • with the management role (dual-interface configuration - formerly gcp1)

  • with the management-tunnel role (single interface configuration - formerly gcp0)

This connection is the nominal way to access the GCap.
For more information, see Procedure for connecting to the GCap via SSH.