Help with md3000i

[Sid Young]

Yes I suspect that is the case, the serial cable activates something,
however I am told there is a password that needs to be applied and
instructions from a level 2/3 tech to resolve access.

Could be something really simple like "wipe config all<enter>" ;)

Sid

-----Original Message-----
From: Matthew Geier [mailto:matthew at acfr.usyd.edu.au] 
Sent: Thursday, July 31, 2008 12:15 PM
To: Scott R. Ehrlich
Cc: Sid Young; Linux-PowerEdge at dell.com
Subject: Re: Help with md3000i

Scott R. Ehrlich wrote:
> Can you put it on an isolated LAN or use a crossover cable between it 
> and a PC, and use a network sniffer to monitor IP addresses?  If so, 
> you should be able to get the IP from it through the sniffer.
>
> As for the unlock kit, I'd like to learn more about that, too - 
> exactly what it does, what it costs, etc.
>
>   
 What's the bet the 'unlock kit' is the serial console cable :-)

 My MD3000i came with a serial cable which when plugged in gives you
access to a service console. You can do all sorts of scary stuff from
the service console - including determining the IP address of the
controller :-)