Prerequisites for configuring the BMC

You can configure the BMC using DHCP or static addressing.

• If you are using DHCP addressing, you need the BMC’s MAC address. You can obtain it by using the bmc status command or from the MAC address label on the BMC.
  Note: If you do not provide a valid BMC MAC address, an EMS message shows up to remind you during system bootup or when you use the bmc status or the setup command.

• If you are using a static IP address, you need the following information:
  • An available static IP address
  • The netmask of your network
  • The gateway of your network

The BMC uses the same mailhost information that Data ONTAP uses for AutoSupport. The BMC does not have its own mailhost setting. The BMC sends event notifications based on the following Data ONTAP AutoSupport settings:

• autosupport.to e-mail_addresses
• autosupport.to { name | IP_address_of_outbound_SMTP }