Configuring a static IP address for the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) on the NVIDIA DGX Station involves two primary methods: using the `ipmitool` command-line utility or setting it through the System BIOS. Here's a detailed guide for both methods:
Using `ipmitool`
1. Connect to the DGX Station: If you cannot access the DGX Station remotely, connect a display (1440x900 or lower resolution) and a keyboard directly to the system.
2. View Current Settings: Open a terminal and run the following command to view the current BMC settings:
bash
sudo ipmitool lan print 1
3. Set IP Address Source to Static: Use the following command to set the IP address source to static:
bash
sudo ipmitool lan set 1 ipsrc static
4. Configure IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway:
- Set the IP address by replacing `` with your desired IP:
bash
sudo ipmitool lan set 1 ipaddr
- Set the subnet mask by replacing `` with your subnet mask:
bash
sudo ipmitool lan set 1 netmask
- Set the default gateway IP by replacing `` with your gateway address:
bash
sudo ipmitool lan set 1 defgw ipaddr
Using the System BIOS
1. Connect to the DGX Station: Connect a display (1440x900 or lower resolution) and a keyboard directly to the DGX Station.
2. Enter BIOS Setup Utility:
- Power on the DGX Station.
- When you see the SBIOS version screen, press Del or F2 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility screen.
3. Navigate to BMC Network Configuration:
- On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, navigate to the Server Mgmt tab.
- Scroll to BMC Network Configuration and press Enter.
4. Set Configuration Address Source to Static:
- Scroll to Configuration Address Source and press Enter.
- In the dialog box, select Static and press Enter.
5. Configure IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway:
- For each setting (Station IP address, Subnet mask, and Router IP address), scroll to the specific item and press Enter.
- Enter the appropriate information in the dialog box and press Enter.
6. Save and Exit:
- Once all settings are configured, press F10 to save and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
After configuring the BMC with a static IP address using either method, ensure that you can access it using the new IP address. If you encounter any issues, verify that the network settings are correct and that there are no conflicts with other devices on the network.
Citations:
[1] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgx-station-a100-user-guide/using-bmc.html
[2] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgxh100-user-guide/bmc.html
[3] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/dgxa100-user-guide/network-config.html
[4] https://xcat-docs.readthedocs.io/en/2.16.3/guides/admin-guides/manage_clusters/ppc64le/discovery/mtms/discovery_using_defined.html
[5] https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/power9/9223-42S?topic=ipmi-configuring-bmc-ip-address
[6] https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2983561/Nvidia-Dgx-A100.html?page=51
[7] https://documentation.commvault.com/2024/essential/setting_up_static_ip_for_intelligent_platform_management_interface_ipmi.html
[8] https://www.manualslib.com/manual/2197924/Nvidia-Dgx-Station-A100.html?page=25