Connecting Using CIMC Serial Over LAN
CIMC is the management interface for C-Series servers. It runs within the server to support remote
administration, configuration, and monitoring using web or SSH command line access. For detailed information,
see the
Cisco UCS C-Series Integrated Management Controller Configuration Guide
on the
page.
CIMC password requirements
The CIMC default password must be changed to a strong password, as described in this section. If you use
DHCP addressing, you do this when you first log into the CIMC web interface. If you use static IP addresses,
you change the password during the initial boot process.
CIMC passwords must contain characters from three of the following four categories:
• English uppercase letters A through Z
• English lowercase letters a through z
• Digits 0 through 9
• These non-alphabetic characters: ! @ # $ % ^ & * - _ = “
Task 1: Configure the CIMC IP address and password (once only)
If you use DHCP addressing
Follow these steps if your deployment uses DHCP addressing:
1.
Connect your network to the CIMC/dedicated management port (port 5 in
).
2.
Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor using one of the following methods:
• If you ordered a KVM adapter (3-legged cable), connect it to the console port at the front of the
CE1200 and connect the keyboard and monitor to the adapter.
Figure 3: Front panel showing KVM connector
• If the appliance was ordered without a KVM adapter, connect the keyboard and monitor to the
appropriate ports on the rear of the server.
3.
Switch on the monitor.
4.
Configure your DHCP server to deliver the correct address for the CIMC. For the MAC address, use the
MGMT
address on the pullout tab.
5.
Switch on the CE1200.
6.
Watch the boot process on the monitor.
7.
During the initial Power On Self Test phase, you should see the CIMC address displayed in the bottom
left of the screen.
CIMC is now enabled on this Expressway. You will be prompted to change the default CIMC password when
you first log in to the CIMC web interface.
Note
Cisco Expressway CE1200 Appliance Installation Guide (14.0)
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Connect to Expressway Console
Connecting Using CIMC Serial Over LAN
