Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Integrated Management Controller Configuration Guide, Release 1.

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CONTENTS

Preface vii Audience vii Organization vii Conventions viii Related Documentation ix Documentation Feedback x Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request x Overview 1 Overview of the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers 1 Cisco Integrated Management Controller 2 Server Software 3 Server Ports 3 CIMC GUI 4 CIMC Elements 4 Navigation Pane 4 Work Pane 5 Toolbar 7 Cisco Integrated Management Controller GUI Online Help Overview 8 Logging In to CIMC 8 Logging Out of CIMC 8 Installing the Server OS 9 OS Installation Methods 9 KVM Console 9 Installing an OS Using the KVM Console 10 PXE Installation Servers 10 Installing an OS Using a PXE Installation Server 11 Managing the Server 13 Viewing Overall Server Status 13

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Toggling the Locator LED 15 Resetting the Server Boot Order 15 Powering On the Server 16 Powering Off the Server 16 Power Cycling the Server 17 Resetting the Server 17 Shutting Down the Server 18 Viewing Server Properties 19 Viewing CPU Properties 19 Viewing Memory Properties 20 Viewing Power Supply Properties 20 Viewing Storage Properties 21 Viewing Server Sensors 23 Viewing Power Supply Sensors 23 Viewing Fan Sensors 25 Viewing Temperature Sensors 26 Viewing Voltage Sensors 27 Managing Remote Presence 29 Managing the Virtual KVM 29 Enabling the Virtual KVM 29 Disabling the Virtual KVM 30 Configuring the Virtual KVM 30 Launching the KVM Console 31 Configuring Virtual Media 31 Configuring Serial Over LAN 32 Managing User Accounts 33 Configuring Local Users 33 Configuring Active Directory 34 Configuring the Active Directory Server 34 Configuring Active Directory in CIMC 35 Viewing User Sessions 36 Configuring Network-Related Settings 39 Server NIC Configuration 39 Server NICs 39 Configuring Server NICs 40

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Configuring Common Properties 41 Configuring IPv4 41 Connecting to a VLAN 42 Network Security Configuration 43 Network Security 43 Configuring Network Security 43 Configuring Communication Services 45 Configuring HTTP 45 Configuring SSH 46 IPMI Over LAN Configuration 47 IPMI Over LAN 47 Configuring IMPI over LAN 47 Managing Certificates 49 Managing the Server Certificate 49 Generating a Certificate Signing Request 49 Creating a Self-Signed Certificate 49 Uploading a Server Certificate 49 Configuring Platform Event Filters 51 Platform Event Filters 51 Enabling Platform Event Alerts 51 Disabling Platform Event Alerts 52 Configuring Platform Event Filters 52 Configuring SNMP Trap Settings 53 CIMC Firmware Management 55 Overview of Firmware 55 Obtaining CIMC Firmware from Cisco 56 Installing CIMC Firmware 56 Installing CIMC Firmware Through the Browser 56 Installing CIMC Firmware from the TFTP Server 57 Activating Installed Firmware 57 Viewing Logs 59 CIMC Log 59 Viewing the CIMC Log 59 Clearing the CIMC Log 60 System Event Log 60

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Viewing the System Event Log 60 Clearing the System Event Log 61 Server Utilities 63 Exporting Technical Support Data 63 Resetting the CIMC to Factory Defaults 64 Rebooting the CIMC 64 Recovering from a Corrupted BIOS 65

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Preface
This preface includes the following sections: Audience, page vii Organization, page vii Conventions, page viii Related Documentation, page ix Documentation Feedback , page x Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request , page x

Audience
This guide is intended primarily for data center administrators with responsibilities and expertise in one or more of the following: Server administration Storage administration Network administration Network security

Organization
This document includes the following parts: Title Overview Installing the Server OS Description Describes the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers and the CIMC. Describes how to install supported operating systems on the server.

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Title Managing the Server

Description Describes how to configure the boot device order, how to control power to the server, and how to reset the server.

Viewing Server Properties Describes how to view the CPU, memory, power supply, and storage properties of the server. Viewing Server Sensors Managing Remote Presence Describes how to view the power supply, fan, temperature, and voltage sensors. Describes how to configure and manage the virtual KVM, virtual media, and the serial over LAN connection.

Managing User Accounts Describes how to add, delete, and authenticate users, and how to manage user sessions. Configuring Describes how to configure network interfaces, network settings, and network Network-Related Settings security. Configuring Describes how to configure server management communication by HTTP, SSH, Communication Services and IPMI. Managing Certificates Configuring Platform Event Filters CIMC Firmware Management Viewing Logs Server Utilities Describes how to generate, upload, and manage server certificates. Describes how to configure and manage platform event filters and SNMP settings.

Describes how to obtain, install, and activate firmware images.

Describes how to view and clear log messages. Describes how to export support data, how to reset the server configuration to factory defaults, and how to reboot the management interface.

Conventions
This document uses the following conventions: Convention bold font Indication Commands, keywords, GUI elements, and user-entered text appear in bold font. Document titles, new or emphasized terms, and arguments for which you supply values are in italic font. Elements in square brackets are optional.

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Note

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Timesaver

Means the described action saves time. You can save time by performing the action described in the paragraph.

Warning

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Related Documentation
Documentation for Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers is available at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com The following documents pertain to the C-Series Rack-Mount Servers: UCS Rack Servers Documentation Roadmap

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Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers Configuration Guide Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers CLI Configuration Guide Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers Command Reference Cisco UCS C200 M1 Server Installation and Service Guide Release Notes for Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco UCS

Documentation Feedback
To provide technical feedback on this document, or to report an error or omission, please send your comments to [email protected]. We appreciate your feedback.

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What's New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html Subscribe to the What's New in Cisco Product Documentation as a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feed and set content to be delivered directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free service and Cisco currently supports RSS version 2.0.

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Overview
This chapter includes the following sections: Overview of the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers, page 1 Cisco Integrated Management Controller, page 2 Server Software, page 3 Server Ports, page 3 CIMC GUI, page 4

Overview of the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Servers

Following are the Cisco UCS C-Series rack-mount servers: Cisco UCS C200 M1 Rack-Mount Server Cisco UCS C210 M1 Rack-Mount Server Cisco UCS C250 M1 Rack-Mount Server UCS C200 M1 Rack-Mount Server The Cisco UCS C200 M1 server is a high-density, two-socket, 1 RU rack-mount server. This server is built for production-level network infrastructure, web services, and mainstream data centers, and branch and remote-office applications. UCS C210 M1 Rack-Mount Server The Cisco UCS C210 M1 server is a general-purpose, two-socket, 2 RU rack-mount server. It is designed to balance performance, density, and efficiency for storage-intensive workloads. This server is built for applications such as network file and appliances, storage, database, and content-delivery.

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UCS C250 M1 Rack-Mount Server The Cisco UCS C250 M1 server is a high-performance, memory-intensive, two-socket, 2 RU rack-mount server. It is designed to increase performance, and it has the capacity for demanding virtualization and large-data-set workloads. The C250 M1 server also can reduce the cost of smaller memory footprints.

Cisco Integrated Management Controller

The Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) is the management service for the C-Series servers. CIMC runs within the server. Management Interfaces You can use a web-based GUI or SSH-based CLI to access, configure, administer, and monitor the server. Almost all tasks can be performed in either interface, and the results of tasks performed in one interface are displayed in another. However, you cannot do the following: Use CIMC GUI to invoke CIMC CLI View a command that has been invoked through CIMC CLI in CIMC GUI Generate CIMC CLI output from CIMC GUI Tasks You Can Perform in CIMC You can use CIMC to perform the following server management tasks: Power on, power off, power cycle, reset and shut down the server Toggle the locator LED Configure the server boot order View server properties and sensors Manage remote presence Create and manage local user accounts, and enable remote user authentication through Active Directory Configure network-related settings, including NIC properties, IPv4, VLANs, and network security Configure communication services, including HTTP, SSH, and IPMI Over LAN Manage certificates Configure platform event filters Update CIMC firmware Monitor faults, alarms, and server status No Operating System or Application Provisioning or Management CIMC provisions servers, and as a result, exists below the operating system on a server. Therefore, you cannot use it to provision or manage operating systems or applications on servers. For example, you cannot do the following: Deploy an OS, such as Windows or Linux

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Deploy patches for software, such as an OS or an application Install base software components, such as anti-virus software, monitoring agents, or backup clients Install software applications, such as databases, application server software, or web servers Perform operator actions, including restarting an Oracle database, restarting printer queues, or handling non-CIMC user accounts Configure or manage external storage on the SAN or NAS storage

Server Software
CIMC is a separate management module that is built into the motherboard. CIMC has its own ARM-based processor which runs the CIMC software. It is shipped with a running version of the firmware. Users can update CIMC firmware through the Firmware Update Management page. You need not worry about installing the initial CIMC firmware. You do not need to install an OS like Windows or Linux on the server. Servers are shipped pre-installed. You can however, install a different OS on the server using the DVD drive or over the network. You can use CIMC to install the new OS using the KVM console and vMedia. The following operating systems are supported by the server: Windows Server 2003 R2, 32 bit, 64 bit, Windows 7 with Hyper-V, 64 bit, Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V, Standard and Enterprise Edition, 64 bit VMware ESX 3.5 U4, VMware vSphere 4, 4 U1, 4i, 4i U1 RedHat RHEL 5.3, 64 bit, RHEL 5.4 KVM, 64 bit, RHEL 6 KVM, 64 bit, RedHat Rhat 4.8, 64 bit, and Fedora Novell SLES 10 SP3, 64 bit, SLES 11, 64 bit, SLES 11 SP1 XEN, aSLES 11 XEN , 64 bit Solaris x86 10.x, 64 bit Oracle OVM 2.1.2, 2.2 Oracle Enterprise Linux XenServer Citrix

Note

Use specific product installation documentation when installing an operating system.

Server Ports
Following is a list of server ports and their default port numbers: HTTPBy default, TCP port 80 HTTPSBy default, TCP port 443 TFTPBy default, UDP port 69

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SSHBy default, TCP port 22 IPMIBy default, UDP port 623 SoLBy default, TCP port 22 KVMBy default, TCP port 2068

CIMC GUI
The CIMC GUI is a web-based management interface for Cisco C-Series servers. You can launch the CIMC GUI and manage the server from any remote host that meets the following minimum requirements: Java 1.6 or higher HTTP and HTTPS enabled Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher

Note

In case you lose or forget the password that you use to log into CIMC, see the Cisco UCS C-Series server installation and service guide for your platform for password recovery instructions.

CIMC Elements
Figure 1 shows the CIMC GUI.
Figure 1: CIMC GUI

Navigation Pane
The Navigation pane displays on the left side of the CIMC GUI. Clicking links on the Server or Admin tabs in the Navigation pane displays the selected pages in the Work pane on the right side of the CIMC GUI.

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Overview Work Pane

The following table describes the elements in the Navigation pane: Element Name Overall Server Status area Description The Overall Server Status area is found above the Server and Admin tabs. Click this area to refresh the Server Summary page. The Server tab is found in the Navigation pane. It contains links to the following pages: Summary Inventory Sensors System Event Log Remote Presence Admin tab The Admin tab is found in the Navigation pane. It contains links to the following pages: Users Management Network Communication Services Certificate Management CIMC Log Event Management Firmware Management Utilities

Server tab

Work Pane
The Work pane displays on the right side of the UI. Different pages appear in the Work pane, dependant on what link you click on the Server or Admin tab. The following table describes the elements and pages in the Work pane. Page or Element Name Summary Description On the page, you view server properties, server status, and CIMC information. You also perform actions like powering the server on and off. There are four tabs on the page: CPUsUse this tab to view information about the CPU.

Inventory

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MemoryUse this tab to view information about memory. Power SuppliesUse this tab to view information about power supplies. StorageUse this tab to view information about storage. Sensors There are four tabs on the page: Power Supply SensorsUse this tab to view the power supply sensor. Fan SensorsUse this tab to view the fan sensor. Temperature SensorsUse this tab to view the temperature sensor. Voltage SensorsUse this tab to view the voltage sensor. System Event Log Remote Presence On the page, you can view the system event log. There are three tabs on the page: Virtual KVMUse this tab to set vKVM properties. Virtual MediaUse this tab to set virtual media properties. Serial over LANUse this tab to set serial over LAN properties. User Management There are three tabs on the page: Local UsersUse this tab to create users. Active DirectoryUse this tab to set active directory properties. SessionsUse this tab to view current user sessions. Network There are two tabs on the page: Network SettingsUse this tab to set network properties. Network SecurityUse this tab to set up network security. Communications Services There are three areas on this page: HTTP PropertiesUse this area to set HTTP properties. SSH PropertiesUse this area to set SSH properties. IPMI over LAN PropertiesUse this area to set IPMI over LAN properties. Certificate Management There are two areas on this page: ActionsUse this area to generate and upload a certificate.

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Current CertificateUse this area to view the current certificate for the server. CIMC Log Event Management On this page, you view the CIMC Log. There are two tabs on the page: Platform Event FiltersUse this tab to set up platform event filters. Trap SettingsUse this tab to set up SNMP traps. Firmware Management There are four areas on this page: ActionsUse this area to install CIMC firmware from a client browser or TFTP server, or to activate installed CIMC firmware. CIMC Firmware Image 1Use this area to view version and status information for firmware image 1. CIMC Firmware Image 2Use this area to view version and status information for firmware image 2. Last Firmware UpdateUse this area to view information about the last firmware update. Utilities There are two areas on this page: ActionsUse this area to export technical support data, reset the CIMC to factory default, and reboot the CIMC. Last Technical Support Data ExportUse this area to view information about the last technical support data export.

Toolbar
The toolbar displays above the Work pane. Element Name Refresh Power On Server Power Off Server Launch KVM Console Help Info Description Refreshes the current page. Powers on the server. Powers off the server. Launches the KVM console. Launches help. Launches server information.

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Cisco Integrated Management Controller GUI Online Help Overview

The Cisco Integrated Management Controller GUI is divided into two main sections, a Navigation pane on the left and a Work pane on the right. This help system describes the fields on each GUI page and in each dialog box. To access the page help, do the following: In a particular tab in the GUI, click the Help icon in the toolbar above the Work pane. In a dialog box, click the Help button in that dialog box. For details about the tasks you can perform using this GUI, see the Cisco CIMC GUI Configuration Guide.

Logging In to CIMC
Before You Begin
If not installed, install Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher on your local machine.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 In your web browser, type or select the web link for CIMC. If a security dialog box displays, do the following: a) (Optional) Check the check box to accept all content from Cisco. b) Click Yes to accept the certificate and continue. In the log in window, enter your username and password. Click Log In.

Step 3 Step 4

Logging Out of CIMC

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 In the upper right of CIMC, click Log Out. Logging out returns you to the CIMC log in page. (Optional) Log back in or close your web browser.

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Installing the Server OS

This chapter includes the following sections: OS Installation Methods, page 9 KVM Console, page 9 Installing an OS Using the KVM Console, page 10 PXE Installation Servers, page 10 Installing an OS Using a PXE Installation Server, page 11

OS Installation Methods
C-Series servers support several operating systems. Regardless of the OS being installed, you can install it on your server using one of the following tools: PXE installation server KVM console

KVM Console
The KVM console is an interface accessible from CIMC that emulates a direct keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) connection to the server. The KVM console allows you to connect to the server from a remote location. Instead of using CD/DVD or floppy drives physically connected to the server, the KVM console uses virtual media, which are actual disk drives or disk image files that are mapped to virtual CD/DVD or floppy drives. You can map any of the following to a virtual drive: CD/DVD or floppy drive on your computer Disk image files on your computer CD/DVD or floppy drive on the network Disk image files on the network

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Installing the Server OS Installing an OS Using the KVM Console

You can use the KVM console to install an OS on the server.

Installing an OS Using the KVM Console

Before You Begin
Locate the OS installation disk or disk image file. You must log in as a user with admin privileges to install an OS.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Load the OS installation disk into your CD/DVD drive, or copy the disk image files to your computer. If CIMC is not open, log in. In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Remote Presence. In the Remote Presence pane, click the Virtual KVM tab. In the Actions area, click Launch KVM Console. The KVM Console opens in a separate window. From the KVM console, choose Tools Launch Virtual Media to open the Virtual Media Session dialog box. In the Virtual Media Session dialog box, map the virtual media using either of the following methods: Check the Mapped check box for the CD/DVD drive containing the OS installation disk. Click Add Image, navigate to and select the OS installation disk image, click Open to mount the disk image, and then check the Mapped check box for the mounted disk image. You must keep the Virtual Media Session dialog box open during the OS installation process. Closing the dialog box unmaps all virtual media. Reboot the server. When the server reboots, it begins the installation process from the virtual CD/DVD drive. Refer to the installation guide for the OS being installed to guide you through the rest of the installation process.
Note

Step 9

What to Do Next
After the OS installation is complete, reset the virtual media boot order to its original setting.

PXE Installation Servers

A Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) installation server allows a client to boot and install an OS from a remote location. To use this method, a PXE environment must be configured and available on your VLAN, typically a dedicated provisioning VLAN. Additionally, the server must be set to boot from the network. When the server boots, it sends a PXE request across the network. The PXE installation server acknowledges the request, and starts a sequence of events that installs the OS on the server.

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Installing the Server OS Installing an OS Using a PXE Installation Server

PXE servers can use installation disks, disk images, or scripts to install an OS. Proprietary disk images can also be used to install an OS, additional components, or applications.

Note

PXE installation is an efficient method for installing an OS on a large number of servers. However, considering that this method requires setting up a PXE environment, it might be easier to use another installation methods.

Installing an OS Using a PXE Installation Server

Before You Begin
Verify that the server can be reached over a VLAN. You must log in as a user with admin privileges to install an OS.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Set the boot order to PXE first. Reboot the server. If a PXE install server is available on the VLAN, the installation process begins when the server reboots. PXE installations are typically automated and require no additional user input. Refer to the installation guide for the OS being installed to guide you through the rest of the installation process.

What to Do Next
After the OS installation is complete, reset the LAN boot order to its original setting.

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Installing the Server OS Installing an OS Using a PXE Installation Server

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Managing the Server

This chapter includes the following sections: Viewing Overall Server Status, page 13 Toggling the Locator LED, page 15 Resetting the Server Boot Order, page 15 Powering On the Server, page 16 Powering Off the Server, page 16 Power Cycling the Server, page 17 Resetting the Server, page 17 Shutting Down the Server, page 18

Viewing Overall Server Status

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 In the Overall Server Status area of the Navigation pane, click the blue health report link. (Optional) Review the following information in the Server Status area of the Server Summary pane: Name Power State field Overall Server Status field Description The current power state. The overall status of the server. This can be: Memory Test In ProgressThe server is performing a self-test of the installed memory. This condition normally occurs during the boot process. Good Moderate Fault

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Name

Description Severe Fault Powered Off

Processors field

The overall status of the processors. This can be: Good Fault You can click the link in this field to view more information about the processors.

Memory field

The overall status of the memory modules. This can be: Good Fault You can click the link in this field to view detailed status information.

Power Supplies field

The overall status of the power supplies. This can be: Good Fault You can click the link in this field to view detailed status information.

Fans field

The overall status of the power supplies. This can be: Good Fault Powered Off You can click the link in this field to view detailed status information.
Note

This field is only displayed for some C Series servers.

HDD field

The overall status of the hard drives. This can be: Good Fault Powered Off You can click the link in this field to view detailed status information.
Note

This field is only displayed for some C Series servers.

Locator LED field

Whether the locator LEDs are on or off.

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Managing the Server Toggling the Locator LED

Toggling the Locator LED

Before You Begin
You must have user privileges for all power control operations including this operation.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Summary. In the Actions area, click Turn On Locator LED. The locator LED turns on and is blinking. In the Actions area, click Turn Off Locator LED. The locator LED turns off.

Resetting the Server Boot Order

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to reset the server boot order.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Summary. In the Boot Order area, update the following properties: Name Device Types table Description The server boot options. You can select one or more of the following: HDDHard disk drive FDDFloppy disk drive CDROMBootable CD-ROM PXEPXE boot EFIExtensible Firmware Interface Add > Moves the selected device type to the Boot Order table.

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Name < Remove Boot Order table

Description Removes the selected device type from the Boot Order table. Displays the device types from which this server can boot, in the order in which the boot will be attempted. Moves the selected device type to a higher priority in the Boot Order table. Moves the selected device type to a lower priority in the Boot Order table.

Up

Down

Step 4

Click Save Changes.

Powering On the Server

Note

If the server was powered off other than through the CIMC, the server will not become active immediately when powered on. In this case, the server will enter standby mode until the CIMC completes initialization.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with user privileges to power on the server.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Summary. In the Actions area, click Power On Server. A dialog box with the message Power on the server? appears. Click OK.

Powering Off the Server

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with user privileges to power off the server.

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Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Summary. In the Actions area, click Power Off Server. A dialog box with the message Power Off the Server? appears. Click OK.

Power Cycling the Server

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with user privileges to power cycle the server.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Summary. In the Actions area, click Power Cycle Server. A dialog box with the message Power Cycle the Server? appears. Click OK.

Resetting the Server

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with use privileges to reset the server.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Summary. In the Actions area, click Hard Reset Server. A dialog box with the message Hard Reset the Server? appears. Click OK.

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Shutting Down the Server

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with user privileges to shut down the server.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Summary. In the Actions area, click Shut Down Server. A dialog box with the message Shut Down the Server? appears. Click OK.

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Viewing Server Properties

This chapter includes the following sections: Viewing CPU Properties, page 19 Viewing Memory Properties, page 20 Viewing Power Supply Properties, page 20 Viewing Storage Properties, page 21

Viewing CPU Properties

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Inventory. In the Inventory pane, click the CPUs tab. Review the following information for each CPU: Name Socket Name field Serial Number field Vendor field Version field Number of Cores field Signature field Max Speed field Description The socket in which the CPU is installed. The serial number for the CPU. The vendor for the CPU. The CPU version. The number of cores in the CPU. The CPU signature. The maximum CPU speed supported by the socket.

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Name Number of Threads field

Description The maximum number of threads that the CPU can process concurrently.

Viewing Memory Properties

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Inventory. In the Inventory pane, click the Memory tab. Review the following information about memory: Tip Click a column header to sort the table rows, according to the entries in that column. Name Name column Capacity column Speed column Type column Description The name of the DIMM slot in which the memory module is installed. The size of the DIMM, in megabytes. The clock speed of the memory module, in megahertz. The memory type.

Viewing Power Supply Properties

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Inventory. In the Inventory pane, click the Power Supplies tab. Review the following information for each power supply: Tip Click a column header to sort the table rows, according to the entries in that column. Name Device ID column Description The identifier for the power supply unit.

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Name Input column Max Output column FW Version column

Description The input into the power supply, in watts. The maximum output from the power supply, in watts. The firmware version for the power supply.

Viewing Storage Properties

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Inventory. In the Inventory pane, click the Storage tab. Review the following information about storage: Tip Click a column header to sort the table rows, according to the entries in that column. Name Name column Status column Description The name of the storage device. The status of the storage device. This can be: absent present

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Viewing Server Sensors

This chapter includes the following sections: Viewing Power Supply Sensors, page 23 Viewing Fan Sensors, page 25 Viewing Temperature Sensors, page 26 Viewing Voltage Sensors, page 27

Viewing Power Supply Sensors

Tip

Click a column header to sort the table rows according to the entries in that column.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Sensors. In the Sensors pane, click the Power Supply Sensors tab. In the Properties area, the Redundancy Status field displays the status of the power supply redundancy of the server. In the Threshold Sensors area, you can view the following statistics for the server: Name Sensor Name column Status column Description The name of the sensor. The status of the sensor. This can be: Unknown Informational Normal

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Name

Description Warning Critical Non-Recoverable

Reading column

The current power supply usage, in watts.

Warning Threshold Min column The minimum warning threshold. Warning Threshold Max column The maximum warning threshold. Critical Threshold Min column Critical Threshold Max column Step 6 The minimum critical threshold. The maximum critical threshold.

In the Discrete Sensors area, you can view the following statistics for the server: Name Sensor Name column Status column Description The name of the sensor. The status of the sensor. This can be: Unknown Informational Normal Warning Critical Non-Recoverable Reading column This can be: absent present

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Viewing Fan Sensors

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Sensors. In the Sensors pane, click the Fan Sensors tab. View the following fan-related statistics for the server: Tip Click a column header to sort the table rows according to the entries in that column. Name Sensor Name column Status column Description The name of the sensor. The status of the sensor. This can be: Unknown Informational Normal Warning Critical Non-Recoverable Speed column The fan speed in RPM.

Warning Threshold Min column The minimum warning threshold. Warning Threshold Max column The maximum warning threshold. Critical Threshold Min column Critical Threshold Max column The minimum critical threshold. The maximum critical threshold.

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Viewing Temperature Sensors

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Sensors. In the Sensors pane, click the Temperature Sensors tab. View the following temperature-related statistics for the server: Tip Click a column header to sort the table rows according to the entries in that column. Name Sensor Name column Status column Description The name of the sensor. The status of the sensor. This can be: Unknown Informational Normal Warning Critical Non-Recoverable Temperature column The current temperature, in Celsius.

Warning Threshold Min column The minimum warning threshold. Warning Threshold Max column The maximum warning threshold. Critical Threshold Min column Critical Threshold Max column The minimum critical threshold. The maximum critical threshold.

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Viewing Voltage Sensors

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Sensors. In the Sensors pane, click the Voltage Sensors tab. View the following voltage-related statistics for the server: Tip Click a column header to sort the table rows according to the entries in that column. Name Sensor Name column Status column Description The name of the sensor. The status of the sensor. This can be: Unknown Informational Normal Warning Critical Non-Recoverable Voltage column The current voltage, in volts.

Warning Threshold Min column The minimum warning threshold. Warning Threshold Max column The maximum warning threshold. Critical Threshold Min column Critical Threshold Max column The minimum critical threshold. The maximum critical threshold.

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Managing Remote Presence

This chapter includes the following sections: Managing the Virtual KVM, page 29 Launching the KVM Console, page 31 Configuring Virtual Media, page 31 Configuring Serial Over LAN, page 32

Managing the Virtual KVM

Enabling the Virtual KVM
Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to enable the virtual KVM.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Remote Presence. In the Remote Presence pane, click the Virtual KVM tab. On the Virtual KVM tab, check the Enabled check box. Click Save Changes.

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Disabling the Virtual KVM

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to disable the virtual KVM.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Remote Presence. In the Remote Presence pane, click the Virtual KVM tab. On the Virtual KVM tab, uncheck the Enabled check box. Click Save Changes.

Configuring the Virtual KVM

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure the virtual KVM.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Remote Presence. In the Remote Presence pane, click the Virtual KVM tab. On the Virtual KVM tab, complete the following fields: Name Enabled check box Description If checked, the virtual KVM is enabled.
Note

The virtual media viewer is accessed through the KVM. If you disable the KVM console, CIMC also disables access to all virtual media devices attached to the host.

Max Sessions field

The maximum number of concurrent KVM sessions allowed. Enter an integer between 1 and 4.

Active Sessions field Remote Port field Enable Video Encryption check box

The number of KVM sessions running on the server. The port used for KVM communication. If checked, the server encrypts all video information sent through the KVM.

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Name

Description

Enable Local Server Video check If checked, the KVM session is also displayed on any monitor attached box to the server. Step 5 Click Save Changes.

Launching the KVM Console

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with user privileges to launch the KVM console.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Remote Presence. In the Remote Presence pane, click the Virtual KVM tab. In the Actions area, click Launch KVM Console. The KVM console opens in a separate window.
Note

When launching the KVM console with Microsoft Internet Explorer, the browser fails with the message "Internet Explorer was not able to open this Internet site. The requested site is either unavailable or cannot be found." This error occurs with Microsoft Internet Explorer browsers with a specific setting. From the Internet Explorer toolbar, select Tools -> Internet Options. The Internet Options dialog box appears. Select the Advanced tab and uncheck the Do not save encrypted pages to disk option.

Configuring Virtual Media

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure virtual media.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Remote Presence. In the Remote Presence pane, click the Virtual Media tab. In the Virtual Media Properties area, update the following properties:

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Name Enabled check box

Description If checked, virtual media is enabled.

Note

If you clear this check box, all virtual media devices are automatically detached from the host.

Active Sessions field Enable Virtual Media Encryption check box Step 5 Click Save Changes.

The number of virtual media sessions currently running. If checked, all virtual media communications are encrypted.

Configuring Serial Over LAN

Configure serial over LAN when you want to reach the host console with CIMC.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure serial over LAN.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click Remote Presence. In the Remote Presence pane, click the Serial over LAN tab. In the Serial over LAN Properties area, update the following properties: Name Enabled check box Baud Rate field Step 5 Click Save Changes. Description If checked, Serial over LAN is enabled on this server. The baud rate the system uses for Serial over LAN communication.

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Managing User Accounts

This chapter includes the following sections: Configuring Local Users, page 33 Configuring Active Directory, page 34 Viewing User Sessions, page 36

Configuring Local Users

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure local users.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click User Management. In the User Management pane, click the Local User tab. To configure a local user, click in a row. In the User Details dialog box, update the following properties: Name ID column Enabled check box User Name column Role column Description The unique identifier for the user. If checked, the user is enabled on the CIMC. The user name for the user. The role assigned to the user. This can be: read-onlyThis user can view information but cannot make any changes.

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Name

Description userThis user can: View all information Manage the power control options such as power on, power cycle, and power off Launch the KVM console and virtual media Clear all logs Toggle the locator LED adminThis user can perform all actions available through the GUI, CLI, and IPMI.

Step 6 Step 7

Enter password information. Click Save Changes.

Configuring Active Directory

Configuring the Active Directory Server
The CIMC can be configured to use Active Directory for user authentication and authorization. To use Active Directory, configure users with an attribute that holds the user role and locale information for the CIMC. You can use an existing LDAP attribute that is mapped to the CIMC user roles and locales or you can modify the Active Directory schema to add a new custom attribute, such as the CiscoAVPair attribute, which has an attribute ID of 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.287247.1. For more information about altering the Active Directory schema, see the article at http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727064.aspx. The following steps are to be performed on the Active Directory server.

Note

This example creates a custom attribute named CiscoAVPair, but you can also use an existing LDAP attribute that is mapped to the CIMC user roles and locales.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Ensure that the Active Directory schema snap-in is installed. Using the Active Directory schema snap-in, add a new attribute with the following properties: Properties Common Name Value CiscoAVPair

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Properties LDAP Display Name Unique X500 Object ID Description Syntax Step 3

Value CiscoAVPair 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.287247.1 CiscoAVPair Case Sensitive String

Add the CiscoAVPair attribute to the user class using the Active Directory snap-in: a) Expand the Classes node in the left pane and type U to select the user class. b) Click the Attributes tab and click Add. c) Type C to select the CiscoAVPair attribute. d) Click OK. Add the following user role values to the CiscoAVPair attribute, for the users that you want to have access to CIMC: Role admin user read-only
Note

Step 4

CiscoAVPair Attribute Value shell:roles="admin" shell:roles="user" shell:roles="read-only"

For more information about adding values to attributes, see the article at http://technet.microsoft.com/ en-us/library/bb727064.aspx.

What to Do Next
Use the CIMC to configure Active Directory.

Configuring Active Directory in CIMC

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure active directory.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click User Management. In the User Management pane, click the Active Directory tab. In the Active Directory Properties area, update the following properties:

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Name Enabled check box

Description If checked, all user authentication and role authorization is performed by Active Directory and CIMC ignores the local user database.
Note

If the CIMC cannot establish a connection to Active Directory, it automatically reverts back to using the local user database.

Server IP Address field Timeout field

The Active Directory server IP address. The number of seconds the CIMC waits until it assumes the connection to Active Directory cannot be established. If checked, the server encrypts all information it sends to Active Directory. The domain that all users must be in. An LDAP attribute that contains the role and locale information for the user. This property is always a name-value pair. The system queries the user record for the value that matches this attribute name. The LDAP attribute must have the following attribute ID: 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.287247.1
Note

Enable Encryption check box

Domain field Attributes field

If you do not specify this property, user access is restricted to read-only.

Step 5

Click Save Changes.

Viewing User Sessions

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click User Management. In the User Management pane, click the Sessions tab. View the following information about current user sessions: Tip Click a column header to sort the table rows, according to the entries in that column. Name Session ID column Username column IP Address column Description The unique identifier for the session. The user name for the user. The IP address from which the user accessed the server.

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Name Type column Action column

Description The method by which the user accessed the server. If your user account has admin privileges, this column displays Terminate if you can force the associated user session to end. Otherwise it displays N/A.
Note

You cannot terminate your current session from this tab.

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Configuring Network-Related Settings

This chapter includes the following sections: Server NIC Configuration, page 39 Configuring Common Properties, page 41 Configuring IPv4, page 41 Connecting to a VLAN, page 42 Network Security Configuration, page 43

Server NIC Configuration

Server NICs
Two NIC modes are available for connection to the CIMC. In one mode, you can also choose an active-active or active-standby redundancy mode, depending on your platform. NIC Mode The NIC Mode drop-down list in the NIC Properties area determines which ports can reach the CIMC. The following mode options are available, depending on your platform: DedicatedA connection to the CIMC is available through the management Ethernet port or ports. Shared LOMA connection to the CIMC is available only through the LAN On Motherboard (LOM) Ethernet host ports.

Note

In shared LOM mode, all host ports must belong to the same subnet.

Shipping (if supported)A connection to the CIMC is available through the management Ethernet port or ports using a limited factory default configuration.

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Note

Shipping mode is intended only for your initial connection to the CIMC. Configure another mode for operation.

NIC Redundancy The NIC Redundancy drop-down list in the NIC Properties area determines how NIC redundancy is handled: NoneRedundancy is not available. Active-ActiveAll Ethernet ports operate simultaneously. This mode provides multiple paths to the CIMC. Active-StandbyOne port fails over to the other. The available redundancy modes vary depending on the selected network mode and your platform. For the available modes, see the Installation and Service Guide for your platform.

Configuring Server NICs

Configure a server NIC when you want to set the NIC mode and NIC redundancy.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure the NIC.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Network. In the Network pane, click the Network Settings tab. In the NIC Properties area, update the following properties: Name NIC Mode drop-down list Description The NIC mode. This can be: DedicatedThe management port is used to access the CIMC. Shared LOMThe LOM (LAN On Motherboard) ports are used to access the CIMC. ShippingThe out-of-the-box defaults will be used for all options. NIC Redundancy drop-down list This can be: NoneEach port associated with the configured NIC mode operates independently. The ports do not failover if there is a problem. This is option is only available if the NIC mode is set to Shipping.

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Name

Description active-activeIf supported, all ports associated with the configured NIC mode operate simultaneously. This increases throughput and provides multiple paths to the CIMC. active-standbyIf a port associated with the configured NIC mode fails, traffic will failover to one of the other ports associated with the NIC mode.
Note

If you select this option, make sure all ports associated with the configured NIC mode are connected to the same subnet to ensure that traffic is secure regardless of which port is used.

MAC Address field Step 5 Click Save Changes.

The MAC address for this server.

Configuring Common Properties

Use common properties to describe your server.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure common properties.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Network. In the Network pane, click the Network Settings tab. In the Hostname field, enter the name of the host. Click Save Changes.

Configuring IPv4
Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure IPv4.

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Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Network. In the Network pane, click the Network Settings tab. In the IPv4 Properties area, update the following properties: Name Enable IPv4 check box Use DHCP check box IP Address field Subnet Mask field Gateway field Obtain DNS Server Addresses from DHCP check box Preferred DNS Server field Alternate DNS Server field Step 5 Click Save Changes. Description If checked, IPv4 is enabled. If checked, the CIMC uses DHCP. The IP address for the CIMC. The subnet mask for the IP address. The gateway for the IP address. If checked, the CIMC retrieves the DNS server addresses from DHCP.

The IP address of the primary DNS server. The IP address of the secondary DNS server.

Connecting to a VLAN
Before You Begin
You must be logged in as admin to connect to a VLAN.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Network. In the Network pane, click the Network Settings tab. In the VLAN Properties area, update the following properties: Name Enable VLAN check box Description If checked, the CIMC is connected to a virtual LAN.

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Name VLAN ID field Priority field Step 5 Click Save Changes.

Description The VLAN ID. The priority of this system on the VLAN.

Network Security Configuration

Network Security
The CIMC uses IP blocking as network security. IP blocking prevents the connection between a server or website and certain IP addresses or ranges of addresses. IP blocking effectively bans undesired connections from those computers to a website, mail server, or other Internet servers. IP banning is commonly used to protect against denial of service (DoS) attacks. CIMC bans IP addresses by setting up an IP blocking fail count.

Configuring Network Security

Configure network security if you want to set up an IP blocking fail count.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure network security.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Network. In the Network pane, click the Network Security tab. In the IP Blocking Properties area, update the following properties: Name Enable IP Blocking check box IP Blocking Fail Count field Description Check this box to enable IP blocking. The number of times a user can attempt to log in unsuccessfully before the system locks that user out for a specified length of time. The number of unsuccessful login attempts must occur within the time frame specified in the IP Blocking Fail Window field. Enter an integer between 3 and 10.

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Name IP Blocking Fail Window field

Description The length of time, in seconds, in which the unsuccessful login attempts must occur in order for the user to be locked out. Enter an integer between 60 and 120.

IP Blocking Penalty Time field

The number of seconds the user remains locked out if they exceed the maximum number of login attempts within the specified time window. Enter an integer between 300 and 900.

Step 5

Click Save Changes.

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Configuring Communication Services

This chapter includes the following sections: Configuring HTTP, page 45 Configuring SSH, page 46 IPMI Over LAN Configuration, page 47

Configuring HTTP
Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure HTTP.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Communication Services. In the HTTP Properties area, update the following properties: Name HTTP/S Enabled check box HTTP Port field HTTPS Port field Session Timeout field Description Whether HTTP and HTTPS are enabled on the CIMC. The port to use for HTTP communication. The default is 80. The port to use for HTTPS communication. The default is 443 The number of seconds to wait between HTTP requests before the CIMC times out and terminates the session. Enter an integer between 60 and 10,800. The default is 1,800 seconds. Max Sessions field The maximum number of concurrent HTTP and HTTPS sessions allowed on the CIMC.

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Name

Description This value may not be changed.

Active Sessions field

The number of HTTP and HTTPS sessions currently running on the CIMC.

Step 4

Click Save Changes.

Configuring SSH
Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure SSH.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Communication Services. In the SSH Properties area, update the following properties: Name SSH Enabled check box SSH Port field SSH Timeout field Description Whether SSH is enabled on the CIMC. The port to use for secure shell access. The default is 22. The number of seconds to wait before the system considers an SSH request to have timed out. Enter an integer between 60 and 10,800. The default is 300 seconds. Max Sessions field The maximum number of concurrent SSH sessions allowed on the CIMC. This value may not be changed. Active Sessions field Step 4 Click Save Changes. The number of SSH sessions currently running on the CIMC.

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IPMI Over LAN Configuration

IPMI Over LAN
IPMI defines the protocols for interfacing with a service processor embedded in a server platform. This service processor is called a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC), and resides on the server motherboard. The BMC links to a main processor and other on-board elements using a simple serial bus. During normal operations, IPMI lets a server operating system obtain information about system health and control system hardware. For example, IPMI enables the monitoring of sensors, such as temperature, fan speeds and voltages, for proactive problem detection. If server temperature rises above specified levels, the server operating system can direct the BMC to increase fan speed or reduce processor speed to address the problem.

Configuring IMPI over LAN

Configure IMPI over LAN when you want to manage the CIMC with IPMI messages.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure IMPI over LAN.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Communication Services. In the IPMI over LAN Properties area, update the following properties: Name Enabled check box Description Whether IMPI access is allowed on this server.

Privilege Level Limit drop-down The user role that must be assigned to users accessing the system though list IPMI. This can be: read-onlyThis user can view information but cannot make any changes. userThis user can: View all information Manage the power control options such as power on, power cycle, and power off Launch the KVM console and virtual media Clear all logs Toggle the locator LED

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Name

Description adminThis user can perform all actions available through the GUI, CLI, and IPMI.
Note

The value of this field must match exactly the role assigned to the user attempting to log in. For example, if this field is set to read-only and a user with the admin role attempts to log in through IPMI, that login attempt will fail.

Encryption Key field Step 4 Click Save Changes.

The IMPI encryption key to use for IMPI communications.

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Managing Certificates
This chapter includes the following sections: Managing the Server Certificate, page 49 Generating a Certificate Signing Request, page 49 Creating a Self-Signed Certificate, page 49 Uploading a Server Certificate, page 49

Managing the Server Certificate Generating a Certificate Signing Request Creating a Self-Signed Certificate Uploading a Server Certificate

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Configuring Platform Event Filters

This chapter includes the following sections: Platform Event Filters, page 51 Enabling Platform Event Alerts, page 51 Disabling Platform Event Alerts, page 52 Configuring Platform Event Filters, page 52 Configuring SNMP Trap Settings, page 53

Platform Event Filters

A platform event filter (PEF) can trigger an action and generate an alert when a critical hardware-related event occurs. For each PEF, you can choose the action to be taken (or take no action) when a platform event occurs. You can also choose to generate and send an alert when a platform event occurs. Alerts are sent as an SNMP trap, so you must configure an SNMP trap destination before the alerts can be sent. You can globally enable or disable the generation of platform event alerts. When disabled, alerts are not sent even if PEFs are configured to send them.

Enabling Platform Event Alerts

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to enable platform event alerts.

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Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Event Management. In the Event Management pane, click the Platform Event Filters tab. In the Platform Event Alerts area, check the Enable Platform Event Alerts check box. Click Save Changes.

Disabling Platform Event Alerts

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to disable platform event alerts.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Event Management. In the Event Management pane, click the Platform Event Filters tab. In the Platform Event Alerts area, uncheck the Enable Platform Event Alerts check box. Click Save Changes.

Configuring Platform Event Filters

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure platform event filters.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Event Management. In the Event Management pane, click the Platform Event Filters tab. In the Platform Event Filters area, complete the following fields for each event: Name ID column Event column Description The unique filter ID. The name of the event filter.

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Name Action column

Description For each filter, select the desired action from the scrolling list box. This can be: NoneAn alert is sent but no other action is taken RebootAn alert is sent and the server is rebooted Power CycleAn alert is sent and the server is power cycled Power OffAn alert is sent and the server is powered off

Send Alert column

For each filter that you want to send an alert, check the associated check box in this column.
Note

In order to send an alert, the filter trap settings must be configured properly and the Enable Platform Event Alerts check box must also be checked.

Step 5

Click Save Changes.

What to Do Next
If you configure any PEFs to send an alert, complete the following tasks: Enabling Platform Event Alerts, page 51 Configuring SNMP Trap Settings, page 53

Configuring SNMP Trap Settings

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure the NIC.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Event Management. In the Event Management pane, click the Trap Settings tab. In the SNMP Community area, enter the name of the SNMP community to which trap information should be sent. In the Trap Destinations area, complete the following fields: Name ID column Description The trap destination ID. This value cannot be modified.

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Name Enabled column

Description For each SNMP trap destination that you want to use, check the associated check box in this column. The IP address to which SNMP trap information is sent.

Trap Destination IP Address column Step 6 Click Save Changes.

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CIMC Firmware Management

This chapter includes the following sections: Overview of Firmware, page 55 Obtaining CIMC Firmware from Cisco, page 56 Installing CIMC Firmware, page 56 Activating Installed Firmware, page 57

Overview of Firmware
C-Series servers use firmware obtained from and certified by Cisco to upgrade firmware on the server. After you have obtained a firmware image from Cisco, you can use it to update the firmware on your server. Cisco also provides release notes with each image, which you can obtain from the same website from which you obtained the image.

Note

When you update the firmware, you can either upgrade an older firmware version to a newer one, or downgrade a newer firmware version to an older one. The CIMC separates the firmware update process into stages to ensure that you can install the firmware to a component while the server is running without affecting its uptime. Because you do not need to reboot the server until after you activate, you can perform that task overnight or during other maintenance periods. When you update firmware, the following stages occur: Install During this stage, the CIMC transfers the selected firmware version to the server. The install process always overwrites the firmware in the non-active slot on the server. You can install the firmware using either of the following methods: Through a browser clientthis method allows you to browse for a firmware image on your computer and install it on the server. From a TFTP serverthis method allows you to install a firmware image residing on a TFTP server.

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Activate During this stage, the CIMC sets the non-active firmware version as active and reboots the server. When the server reboots, the non-active slot becomes the active slot, and the active slot becomes the non-active slot. The firmware in the new active slot becomes the running version.

Obtaining CIMC Firmware from Cisco

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In a web browser, navigate to the web link provided by Cisco to obtain firmware images for your server. Select one or more firmware images and copy them to a network server. Read the release notes provided with the image or images.

What to Do Next
Install the CIMC firmware on the server.

Installing CIMC Firmware

Installing CIMC Firmware Through the Browser
Before You Begin
Obtain the CIMC firmware from Cisco. You must log in as a user with admin privileges to install CIMC firmware through the browser.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Firmware Management. In the Actions area, click Install CIMC Firmware through Browser Client. In the Install Firmware dialog box, do one of the following: Click Browse and use the Choose File dialog box to select the firmware image that you want to install. Enter the full path and filename of the firmware image that you want to install. Step 5 Click Install Firmware.

What to Do Next
Activate the CIMC firmware.

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Installing CIMC Firmware from the TFTP Server

Before You Begin
Obtain the CIMC firmware from Cisco. You must log in as a user with admin privileges to install CIMC firmware from an FTP server.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Firmware Management. In the Actions area, click Install CIMC Firmware from TFTP Server. In the Install Firmware dialog box, complete the following fields: Name TFTP Server IP Address field Image Path and Filename field Description The IP address of the TFTP server on which the firmware image resides. The firmware image file name on the server. When you enter this name, include the relative path for the image file from the top of the TFTP tree to the file location.

Step 5

Click Install Firmware.

What to Do Next
Activate the CIMC firmware.

Activating Installed Firmware

Before You Begin
Install the CIMC firmware on the server.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Firmware Management. In the Actions area, click Activate CIMC Firmware. In the Activate Firmware dialog box, choose the firmware image to activate. Click Activate Firmware.

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Viewing Logs
This chapter includes the following sections: CIMC Log, page 59 System Event Log, page 60

CIMC Log
Viewing the CIMC Log
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click CIMC Log. Review the following information for each CIMC event in the log. Name Timestamp column Source column Description column Step 4 Step 5 Description The date and time the event occurred. The software module that logged the event. A description of the event.

From the Entries Per Page drop-down list , select the number of CIMC events to display on each page. Click <Newer and Older> to move backward and forward through the pages of CIMC events, or click <<Newest to move to the top of the list. By default, the newest CIMC events are displayed at the top if the list.

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Clearing the CIMC Log

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with user privileges to clear the CIMC log.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click CIMC Log. In the CIMC Log pane, click Clear Log. In the dialog box that appears, click OK.

System Event Log

Viewing the System Event Log
Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click System Event Log. Review the following information for each system event in the log: Name Timestamp column Severity column Description The date and time the event occurred. The event severity. This can be: Unknown Informational Normal Warning Critical Non-Recoverable Description column A description of the event.

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Step 4 Step 5

(Optional) From the Entries Per Page drop-down list, select the number of system events to display on each page. (Optional) Click <Newer and Older> to move backward and forward through the pages of system events, or click <<Newest to move to the top of the list. By default, the newest system events are displayed at the top if the list.

Clearing the System Event Log

Before You Begin
You must log in as a user with user privileges to clear the system event log.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. On the Server tab, click System Event Log. In the System Event Log pane, click Clear Log. In the dialog box that appears, click OK.

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Server Utilities
This chapter includes the following sections: Exporting Technical Support Data, page 63 Resetting the CIMC to Factory Defaults, page 64 Rebooting the CIMC, page 64 Recovering from a Corrupted BIOS, page 65

Exporting Technical Support Data

Perform this task when requested by the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC). This utility creates a summary report containing configuration information, logs and diagnostic data that will help TAC in troubleshooting and resolving a technical issue.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Utilities. In the Actions area of the Utilities pane, click Export Technical Support Data. In the Export Technical Support Data dialog box, complete the following fields: Name TFTP Server IP Address field Description The IP address of the TFTP server on which the support data file should be stored. The name of the file in which the support data should be stored on the server. When you enter this name, include the relative path for the file from the top of the TFTP tree to the desired location.

Path and Filename field

Step 5

Click Export.

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What to Do Next
Provide the generated report file to Cisco TAC.

Resetting the CIMC to Factory Defaults

On rare occasions, such as an issue with the current running firmware, troubleshooting a server may require you to reset the CIMC to the factory default. When this happens, all user-configurable settings are reset. This procedure is not part of the normal server maintenance. After you reset the CIMC, you are logged off and must log in again. You may also lose connectivity and may need to reconfigure the network settings.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with admin privileges to reset the CIMC to factory defaults.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Utilities. In the Actions area of the Utilities pane, click Reset CIMC to Factory Default Configuration. Click OK. A reboot of CIMC while the host is performing BIOS POST (Power on Self Test) or is in EFI shell will turn off the host for a short amount of time. CIMC will power on when it is ready.

Rebooting the CIMC

On rare occasions, such as an issue with the current running firmware, troubleshooting a server may require you to reboot the CIMC. This procedure is not part of the normal maintenance of a server. After you reboot the CIMC, you are logged off and the CIMC will be unavailable for a few minutes.

Note

If you reboot the CIMC while the server is performing power-on self test (POST) or is operating in the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) shell, the server will be powered down until the CIMC reboot is complete.

Before You Begin

You must log in as a user with admin privileges to reboot the CIMC.

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Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Utilities. In the Actions area of the Utilities pane, click Reboot CIMC. Click OK.

Recovering from a Corrupted BIOS

Before You Begin
You must be logged in as admin to recover corrupt BIOS. Have the BIOS recovery ISO image ready. You will find the BIOS recovery ISO image under the Recovery folder of the firmware distribution package. Schedule some down time for the server because it will be powered cycled at the end of the recovery procedure.

Procedure
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. On the Admin tab, click Firmware Management. In the Firmware Management pane, click Recover Corrupt BIOS. The Recover Corrupt BIOS wizard appears. Use the Recover Corrupt BIOS wizard to recover your corrupt BIOS.

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A
active directory 35 Active Directory 34

C
CICM GUI 4 CIMC clearing log 60 firmware about 55 activating 57 installing from TFTP server 57 installing through browser 56 obtaining from Cisco 56 rebooting 64 resetting to factory defaults 64 viewing log 59 CIMC overview 2 common properties 41 communication services properties HTTP properties 45 IMPI over LAN properties 47 SSH properties 46 CPU properties 19

event log, system clearing 61 viewing 60 events platform disabling alerts 52 enabling alerts 51

F
fan sensors 25 firmware about 55 activating 57 installing from TFTP server 57 installing through browser 56 obtaining from Cisco 56 floppy disk emulation 31

G
gui elements 4

H
HTTP properties 45

D
disabling KVM 30

I E
enabling KVM 29, 30 encrypting virtual media 31 event filters, platform about 51 configuring 52 IMPI over LAN properties 47 IP blocking 43 IPMI over LAN 47 IPv4 properties 41

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K
KVM configuring 30 disabling 30 enabling 29, 30 launching console 31 KVM console 9

power supply sensors 23 powering cycling the server 17 powering off the server 16 powering on the server 16 PXE installation 10

R
recovering from a corrupted bios 65 remote presence KVM Console 31 serial over LAN 32 virtual KVM 29, 30 virtual media 31 resetting the boot order 15 resetting the server 17

L
launching KVM Console 31 local users 33 locator LED 15 logging in 8 logging out 8

M
memory properties 20

S
sensors fan 25 power supply 23 temperature 26 voltage 27 serial over LAN 32 server health 13 server management locator LED 15 power cycling the server 17 powering off the server 16 powering on the server 16 resetting the boot order 15 resetting the server 17 server health 13 shutting down the server 18 server NIC 39 server overview 1 server software 3 shutting down the server 18 SNMP traps 53 SSH properties 46 starting KVM Console 31 storage properties 21 system event log clearing 61 viewing 60

N
navigation pane 4 network properties common properties 41 IPv4 properties 41 NIC properties 40 VLAN properties 42 network security 43 NIC properties 40

O
operating system installation 10 OS installation 9, 10, 11 KVM console 10 PXE 11

P
platform event filters about 51 configuring 52 platform events disabling alerts 52 enabling alerts 51 power supply properties 20

T
technical support data, exporting 63

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temperature sensors 26 toolbar 7

V
virtual KVM 29, 30 virtual media 31 VLAN properties 42 voltage sensors 27

U
user management active directory 35 local users 33 user sessions 36 user sessions 36

W
work pane 5

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