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Set up CIMC for UCS C−Series Server
Document ID: 111455
Introduction Prerequisites Requirements Components Used Network Diagram Conventions Background Information Getting CIMC Started Initial Setup KVM Features Cable Connections Power Up the KVM Power UP KVM View F8 to configure/view CIMC IP BIOS Default Setting Access CIMC Verify Troubleshoot Related Information

Introduction
This supportdocument provides an overview for the steps required to set up CIMC network connectivity for the UCS C−Series server.

Prerequisites
Requirements
Cisco recommends that you: • Have a working knowledge of the Cisco UCS C−Series Server Blade hardware and software administration. • Be familiar with UCS C−Series Servers Cisco Integrated Management Controller • Understand the impact and implicationsof the different commands described in this document. • Be familiar with the UCS C−Series components and topology.

Components Used
The information in this document is based on Cisco UCS C−Series Servers. The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a default configuration. If your network islive, make sure that you understand the potential impact of any command.

Network Diagram
There is currently no specific network diagram available.

Conventions
Refer to the Cisco Technical Tips Conventions for more information on document conventions.

Background Information
There is currently no specific background information available.

Getting CIMC Started
Initial Setup
This isan overview of how to setup CIMC network connectivity for UCS C−Series servers.

KVM Features
Overview of KVM features: 1. Cisco C−Series Rack Servers provides a physical local video and two usb connections for a usb keyboard, video monitor, and usb mouse connection through the front panel of the Rack Server using the Cisco provided dongle connector. 2. All Rack Servers can have up to 4 activeKVM over IP sessions in addition to the local connection at front or rear panels. All active sessions have full control of the console 3. KVM over IP supports text and graphics modes of the graphics controller and needs no manual setting to view data 4. Graphics modes supported are up to the video chips maximum capabilities of 1600 x 1200 with 16 bit color. 5. KVM sessions over Linux may, dependingon Linux distribution, require mouse configuration 6. If KVM responsiveness seems slow; many factors such as network bandwidth latency can effect this. Reducing the color depth and resolution can improves the responsiveness. 7. Remote KVM shows exactly what is on the video. This is not a serial terminal view but rather a pixel by pixel rendition 8. If recording the session is desired you can useutilities on the local client such as webex or other screen capture applications. 9. If text logging of keystrokes is desired use SOL (Serial Over Lan) features and a terminal program to capture the text.

Cable Connections
Cable connections for C−Series servers: 1. C200 Front Panel:

C200 Rear Panel:

Connection for C200 Server:

2. C210 Front Panel:

C210 Rear Panel:

Connectionfor C210 Server:

3. C250 Front Panel:

C250 Rear Panel:

Connection for C250 Server:

Power Up the KVM
Complete these steps in order to power up the server: 1. Plug the power cord into the chassis. Note: ♦ CIMC initializes system standby (Power Off mode). ♦ CIMC is active and can be controlled through GUI or CLI, if you know the IP address. 2. Depress Front Panel Power: ♦ The Fans beginsto spin up. ♦ Then POST sequence begins. ♦ At this point you can either boot up or begin the installation process. ♦ Note that for large memory, models can display a blank screen for several minutes.

♦ For C−250 If you immediately depress the power switch, you interrupt the CIMC initialization.

♦ It is possible that the Fans spin down and the indicator turns yellow. ♦ If this happens,...