5.5.3. Direct connection to the GCap with keyboard and monitor

5.5.3.1. Introduction

The first connection to the GCap can be done by a direct connection with a keyboard and monitor.
This is necessary if the network configuration is not yet completed on the GCap or if the network address is not known.

5.5.3.2. Preliminary operations

Connect the GCap power cables.
Connect the network cables of the GCap (see section Description / The GCap).

5.5.3.3. Procedure for connecting the screen and keyboard

Connect the screen to the VGA connector of the GCap.
Connect the keyboard to the USB connector of the GCap.
Switch on the server.

5.5.3.4. Procedure for obtaining the network settings via the BIOS

Press F2 during the boot up self-test (POST).
On the System Setup Main Menu page (System Setup main menu), click on iDRAC Settings (iDRAC Settings).
The Paramètres iDRAC page appears.
Click on Réseau.
The Network page appears.
Note the network settings in the Network Settings settings.
After noting down the network settings, exit the BIOS.
Click successively on Retour, Terminer and Non.

5.5.3.5. Procedure for accessing the CLI

The command prompt is displayed:

gcap-protor login:

Enter the login and the corresponding password.
The following command prompt is displayed:
```
gcap-protor (gcap-cli)
```
Note

The first time you log in to the GCap, a prompt to change your password will be displayed.
Note
- Press Tab to display all available commands.
- Press Enter to display all available commands along with a short explanation.

Astuce

If a password error occurs, the protection system will be activated.

To view the policy setting on the Gcap, use the show bruteforce-protection command.

After a certain number of failures, the account will be locked.

To unlock it: either wait, or use the system unlock command with a higher privilege level account.