# Configuring the Service Processor Network Settings

User Access: Administrators and Managers: full access; All users: view current configuration (read only).

You can define the IP address method (static or DHCP) and other network settings such as the hostname, DNS server address, and domains by configuring the Service Processor network settings.

SM Console Usage:

Follow these steps to configure the Service Processor network settings:

1. Click Configuration SP Network from the menu bar.
2. In the Settings table, choose the radio button for the IP Address Method (DHCP or Static IP Address) you wish to use.
3. If you chose Static IP Address, enter the IP address, gateway address, and subnet mask.
4. Identify other network settings.
   1. Enter the local host name for the Service Processor.
   2. Enter the IP address of the DNS server (if available) to resolve server name references while at the command line.
   3. Enter the set of domains in which to search for machine name references from the Service Processor command line.
5. Click the button to save the settings.

SM Command Usage:

You can also use the sp ip subcommands at the command line.

Note

- If you choose DHCP, the Service Processor will broadcast for a DHCP server to obtain a dynamic IP. The IP address information will display but is not editable.

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