8.4 Management Console and IPv6 8.4.1 Configuring the Management Console in an IPv6 environment Chapter 8. IBM DS8880 Management Console planning and setup  231 Figure 8-9 Web UI Welcome window The DS8880 MC can be configured for an IPv6 network. IPv4 also is still supported. 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.