Configuring Network-Related Settings; Server Nic Configuration; Server Nics - Cisco UCS C Series Configuration Manual

Configuring Network-Related Settings

This chapter includes the following sections:
•
•
•
•
•

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
• Dedicated—A connection to the CIMC is available through the management Ethernet port or ports.
• Shared LOM—A connection to the CIMC is available only through the LAN On Motherboard (LOM)
• Shipping (if supported)—A connection to the CIMC is available through the management Ethernet port
OL-22894-01
Server NIC Configuration, page 41
Configuring Common Properties, page 43
Configuring IPv4, page 43
Connecting to a VLAN, page 44
Network Security Configuration, page 45
Ethernet host ports.
In shared LOM mode, all host ports must belong to the same subnet.
Note
or ports using a limited factory default configuration.
Shipping mode is intended only for your initial connection to the CIMC. Configure
Note
another mode for operation.
Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Integrated Management Controller GUI Configuration Guide, Release 1.1(2)
8
C H A P T E R
41