Configure The Cimc Port For Remote Management - SimpliVity OmniStack Installation And Maintenance Manual

Figure 5: CIMC console ports
Table 6: CIMC console port descriptions
Callout Port
1 Dedicated 1GB Ethernet management
port that provides Webbased
access to CIMC and the server
console. You can use this remote
connection for operations such as
booting, configuration, and server
troubleshooting.
2 Serial Port (terminal) connection.
(An additional rear USB port provides
a connection for a mouse, but most
console operations require only a
keyboard.)
3 Port for a local (KVM) console
connection
The server also provides a dedicated console port for local KVM connections located on the front of the
enclosure.

Configure the CIMC port for remote management

Before you begin
You have the following:
■ A keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
■ A static IP address dedicated to the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC).
■ A subnet mask and gateway IP address for the CIMC network.
■ KVM console adapter cable (image below).
Chapter 3: About UCS server management
Connection
Use an RJ-45 Ethernet Cable to
connect this port to a switch in your
network.
■ Serial Port (RJ-45): Alternate laptop
serial connection.
■ USB: Keyboard.
VGA video port (DB-15).
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