Internet
Use this page to enable the use of an existing Internet connection for outbound
connectivity that
allows the HMC to perform call-home functions over an encrypted Internet SSL connection.
This connection makes use of an SSL TCP/IP socket that flows over the HMC's
default gateway to the
internet. In order for the HMC to successfully use the Internet,
the following items must be properly
configured in the
Customize Network Settings task:
- The HMC must have a Local Area Network (LAN) adapter that is connected to a network with Internet access.
This may be a direct internet connection, or an internet connection from an SSL Proxy.
- The LAN adapter must be configured with a default gateway that provides access to the Internet (or SSL Proxy).
- If a firewall is in place between the HMC and the Internet, it must allow outgoing TCP/IP connections
on port 443 from the Hardware Management Console to your service provider.
The IP addresses you must allow depends on the protocol you chose on the Protocol to Internet tab.
- If IPv4 (or IPv6 and IPv4) is selected, you must allow access to:
- 129.42.160.48 and 207.25.252.200 (allow Hardware Management Console access to System Authentication Server (SAS))
- 129.42.160.49 and 207.25.252.204 (allow Hardware Management Console access to IBM Service for North or South America)
- 129.42.160.50 and 207.25.252.205 (allow Hardware Management Console access to IBM Service for all other regions)
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You only need to specify the IP addresses necessary
to setup access to SAS and those appropriate for your region.
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- If IPv6 (or IPv6 and IPv4) is selected, you must allow access to all of these addresses.
- 2620:0:6C0:1::1000
- 2620:0:6C1:1::1000
- 2620:0:6C2:1::1000
You can find more detailed help on the following elements of this page:
Allow an existing Internet connection for service
Use SSL proxy
Address
Port
Authenticate with the SSL proxy
User
Password
Confirm password
Protocol to Internet
Test...