Logging In to the iBMC WebUI

Scenarios

Log in to the iBMC WebUI by using a browser on the local PC.

Prerequisites

Conditions

To use the remote control function, the local PC must have the browser and Java runtime environment (JRE) of the required versions. For details, see the iBMC User Guide.

Ensure that the local PC meets the following networking conditions:

• The local PC is connected to the iBMC management network port on the server by using a network cable.
• The IP address of the local PC can communicate with the iBMC management network port.

Data

Table 8-3 lists the data required for the login.

Procedure (For iBMC Earlier than V561)

This section uses a PC running Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 8.0 as an example.

1. Connect the local PC to the iBMC management network port on the server by using a crossover cable or twisted pair cable.

   Figure 8-9 shows the network diagram.

   Figure 8-9 Network diagram
   

2. Open Internet Explorer on the local PC.
3. In the address box, type the IP address of the server iBMC management network port (for example, https://192.168.2.100) and press Enter.
   The iBMC login page is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-10.

   • If the message "There is a problem with this website's security certificate" is displayed, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
   • If the Security Alert dialog box indicating a certificate error is displayed, click Yes.

   Figure 8-10 Logging in to iBMC
   

4. On the login page, enter the username and password for logging in to the iBMC WebUI.

   The user account will be locked after five consecutive login failures with wrong passwords. If your user account is locked, log in again 5 minutes later.

5. Select Local iBMC from the Domain drop-down list.
6. Click Log In.

   The Overview page is displayed. The login username is displayed in the upper right corner of the page.

Procedure (For iBMC V561 and later or iBMC V3.01.00.00 and later)

This section uses a PC running Windows 7 and Internet Explorer 11 as an example.

1. Open Internet Explorer, type the iBMC management network port address https://ipaddress/ in the address box, and press Enter.

   Enter an IPv6 address in brackets or an IPv4 address directly. For example:

   • IPv4 address: 192.168.100.1
   • [IPv6 address]: [fc00::64]
   The security alert window is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-11.

   Figure 8-11 Security warning
   

   If a website security alert is displayed, you can ignore this message or perform any of the following to shield this alert:

   • Import a trusted certificate and a root certificate to the iBMC. For details, see "Importing the iBMC Trust and Root Certificates" in the corresponding iBMC User Guide.
   • If no trusted certificate is available and network security can be ensured, add the iBMC to the Exception Site List on Java Control Panel or reduce the Java security level. This operation, however, poses security risks. Exercise caution when performing this operation.

2. Click Continue to this website (not recommended).
   The login page is displayed, as shown in Figure 8-12.

   Figure 8-12 iBMC login page
   

3. On the login page, enter the username and password for logging in to the iBMC WebUI.
4. Select Local iBMC from the Domain drop-down list.
5. Click Log In.

   The Home page is displayed.