8.4. Procedure to connect directly to the GCap via keyboard and screen

A - Introduction

This connection is not the normal way to access the GCap but is necessary when the network configuration has not yet been performed on the GCap (or in case of unawareness of the network address)
The first connection to the GCap can be done by a direct connection with a keyboard and monitor
There is no specific configuration required other than knowing the iDRAC login name and password.

Note

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

To perform this procedure, you must perform all the steps described in the following sections:

B - Prerequisites

  • User: setup

C - Preliminary operations

  1. Connect the GCap power cables

  2. Connect the network cables of the GCap (refer to Description of the GCap inputs / outputs)

D - Procedure for connecting the screen and keyboard

  1. Connect the screen to the VGA connector of the GCap

  2. Connect the keyboard to the USB connector of the GCap

  3. Switch on the server

E - Procedure to obtain the network settings via the BIOS

  1. Press F2 during the boot up self-test (POST)

  2. On the `System Setup Main Menu` page (main menu of the configuration of the system), click on `iDRAC Settings`
    The `Paramètres iDRAC` page appears
  3. Click on `Réseau`
    The `Réseau` page appears

  4. Note the network settings in the `Network Settings` settings

  5. After noting down the network settings, exit the BIOS

  6. Click successively on `Retour`, `Terminer` and `Non`

F - Procedure to access the CLI

A progress bar is displayed:

gcap-protor login:
  1. Enter the login and the corresponding password
    The 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 Entrée to display all available commands along with a short explanation

Tip

  • 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