Options to configure the hardware appliance

We can use either a serial console device that is connected to the appliance or the LMI to configure the hardware appliance.

The LMI is the preferable option as it offers more advanced configuration options.

To use a serial console device, we must connect the console device to the hardware appliance with a serial cable. For instructions, see Connecting a serial console to the appliance.

To use the LMI to configure the appliance, we must browse to the IP address of the appliance. If we do not know the IP address of the appliance, follow instructions in Determining the system IP address.

Parent topic: Hardware appliance tasks