Access The Kvm Virtual Console In Cimc - SimpliVity OmniStack Installation And Maintenance Manual

Procedure
1. Launch your browser and type the CIMC IP in the address field, such as: https://100.123.4.55 2.
2. Enter the default user credentials in the login screen:
■ Username: admin
■ Password: password
3. Click Admin tab > User Management > Local Users tab.
4. Click the Admin account (ID 1) to open the User Details dialog.
5. Check Change Password and enter a new strong password for CIMC access.
6. Click Save Changes to update the password and exit the dialog.
7. Click Save Changes in the Local Users tab.

Access the KVM Virtual Console in CIMC

Before you begin
You have completed these tasks:
■ Configured the CIMC port for remote management.
■ Accessed the CIMC web interface.
■ Configured Java to allow JNLP programs to open with Java Web Start.
Procedure overview
You use the KVM Console to access the Virtual Console, which provides advanced server options on a
UCS C240 M4SX server in Standalone Mode.
Procedure
1. Click the Server tab in the left-hand navigation panel.
2. Click Launch KVM Console in the Actions panel. The first time you do this, you might be required
to download the JNLP application and install it.
3. Follow the on-screen directions and security warnings to launch the KVM console application.
Note:
The installation procedure might also detect and warn you of any Java incompatibilities or security
problems that you must correct before you can use the virtual console.
4. Acknowledge the security warning dialogs to allow the virtual console.
WARNING:
Do not use CIMC or the virtual console to modify any server settings without first contacting
Customer Support. Doing so might cause your deployment to fail or not operate properly.
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