Add an Interface

IPv6 is supported for some interface types. See Adding Interfaces for Nodes Using IPV6.

Note: Interfaces for virtual nodes, such as control system, virtual hosts, and virtual machines, can only be added using the Virtualization tools under Nodes > Virtualization. See Configuring the Virtual Infrastructure in CC-SG.

• To add an interface:

1. For an existing node: click the Nodes tab, and then select the node to which you want to add an interface. In the Node Profile screen that appears, click Add in the Interfaces section.

   If you are adding a new node: click Add in the Interfaces section of the Add Node screen.

   The Add Interface Window opens.

2. Click the Interface Type drop-down menu and select the type of connection being made to the node:

   

   In-Band Connections:

   • In-Band - DRAC KVM: Select this item to create a KVM connection to a Dell DRAC server through the DRAC interface. You will be required to configure a DRAC Power interface as well.
   • In-Band - iLO Processor KVM: Select this item to create a KVM connection to an HP server through an iLO or RILOE interface.
   • In-Band - RDP: Select this item to create a KVM connection to a node using either Java or Microsoft Remote Desktop Protocol.
   • In-Band - RSA KVM: Select this item to create a KVM connection to an IBM RSA server through its RSA interface. You will be required to configure an RSA Power interface as well.
   • In-Band - SSH: Select this item to create an SSH connection to a node.
   • In-Band - VNC: Select this item to create a KVM connection to a node through VNC server software.

     See Interfaces for In-Band Connections.

   • In-Band - UCS KVM: Select this item to create a KVM connection to a blade in a Cisco UCS chassis, using the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC).

     See Interfaces for Cisco UCS KVM Connections

   Out-of-Band Connections:

   • Out-of-Band - KVM: Select this item to create a KVM connection to a node through a Raritan KVM device (KX3, KX2).
   • Out-of-Band - Serial: Select this item to create a serial connection to a node through a Raritan serial device (SX, KSX2).

     See Interfaces for Out-of-Band KVM, Out-of-Band Serial Connections.

   Power Control Connections:

   • Power Control - DRAC: Select this item to create a power control connection to a Dell DRAC server.
   • Power Control - iLO Processor: Select this item to create a power control connection to an HP iLO/RILOE server.
   • Power Control - IPMI: Select this item to create a power control connection to a node with an IPMI connection.
   • Power Control - Integrity ILO2: Select this item to create a power control connection to an HP Integrity server or other servers that support Integrity ILO2.
   • Power Control - Power IQ Proxy: Select this item to create a power control connection to a Power IQ IT device.
   • Power Control - RSA: Select this item to create a power control connection to an RSA server.

     See Interfaces for DRAC Power Control Connections

     Interfaces for ILO Processor, Integrity ILO2 , and RSA Power Control Connections

     Interfaces for Power IQ Proxy Power Control Connections

   Managed Powerstrip Connections:

   • Managed PowerStrip: Select this item to create a power control connection to a node powered through a Raritan PowerStrip or Dominion PX device.

     See Interfaces for Managed Powerstrip Connections.

   Web Browser Connections:

   • Web Browser: Select this item to create a connection to a device with an embedded Web server.

     See Web Browser Interface.

3. A default name appears in the Name field depending on the type of interface you select. You can change the name. This name appears next to the interface in the Nodes list. See Naming Conventions for details on CC-SG's rules for name lengths.