Launch the remote console JViewer application by using a supported web browser on your PC to remotely connect to the SBC host console. Remote Console is mainly used to re-install the ConnexIP Operating System or remote access of the host server.
The default network ports used by BMC system controller are listed on the page SBC Core Network Listener Ports. These ports are not configurable and are fixed for use by the BMC. Depending on your network these ports may need to be configured as part of your router or firewall configuration.
When using the Java Console, ensure the target machine has Java version 8 (or lower) installed. The SBC does not support higher than version 8.
The following prerequisites allow you to use your PC as a remote console:
Due to this, when you launch the JViewer Console from Remote Console > Console Redirection screen, the message "Java Console is disabled, please enable in Configuration > Network" appears on the screen.
The following procedure describes how to launch the remote console (JViewer) and perform a console redirection to the PC:
Log on to the SBC BMC GUI.The BMC Main Screen is displayed.
Click Configuration > Network. The Network Settings screen is displayed.
Select Enable JViewer and click Save.
A successful message appears on the screen. Click OK to continue.
Navigate to Remote Control > Console Redirection tab on the BMC main screen. The console redirection screen is displayed.
Click Java Console in the Console Redirection screen to launch the remote console (JViewer).
Log on to SBC through Remote Console using the following credentials:
Username: linuxadmin
Password: <password>
At the prompt, switch user to 'root' using the following command:
su -
Enter the 'root' user credentials. You are now in "root" access.
Once you are in 'root' access, proceed with you actions.