Re: Can't reach HMC console remotely

Thomas Garvey wrote:

Can't say when I'll get to this. I'm also a little suspicious of our
network configuration. The network guy keeps telling me that the HMC
Console can NOT be allowed to be a DHCP server, but the IBM docs tell me it
must be. I'm trying to figure out how to tell the boss there's another HMC
upgrade but I can't guarantee that will allow me remote access either.

If YOU find an answer before hearing from ME, I'd appreciate a heads up as
well.

Thanks.

Thomas Garvey



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Subject: Can't reach HMC console remotely

Hello Thomas,
I seem to be in the same boat as you. I recently upgraded the HMC to
v6r1.3 myself and cannot connect to the HMC over VPN. Its too slow and just
times out. At least, that is what I think. I can connect to the console work
station, but again, it is soooooooo slow. Worse than dial up. I'd like to hear if you find a solution. And upgrading to version 7 right
now is not an option.
Thank you,
Debbie Wagner
iSeries Administrator/IS Department
Rittal Corporation
1 Rittal Place
Urbana, Ohio 43078
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Sorry I'm a little late on this thread and if I repeat things already said... If this is the ONLY HMC and it's in the same rack as the system... then it shouldn't be a problem. The connection between the HMC and the system should be just 1 cable from the HMC (eth0) to the HMC1 port on the system. That is the entire network where the DHCP server will be used. The System FSP will get its IP address via DHCP from the HMC. No other machines shuld even be able to see the DHCP server. There will be a second cable from the HMC (eth1) to your corporate network where you will most likely have assigned a Static IP that is correct for that network.