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## 8.4 Management Console and IPv6 

The DS8880 MC can be configured for an IPv6 network. IPv4 also is still supported. 

## 8.4.1 Configuring the Management Console in an IPv6 environment 

Usually, the IBM SSR configures the MC during the DS8880 initial installation. Complete the following steps to configure the DS8880 MC client network port for IPv6: 

1. Start and log in to the Web UI. For more information, see 8.2.6 Web-based User Interface on page 226. The MC Welcome window opens, as shown in Figure 8-9. 

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