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Figure 5: CIMC console ports
Table 6: CIMC console port descriptions
Callout
Port
Connection
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.
Use an RJ-45 Ethernet Cable to
connect this port to a switch in your
network.
2
Serial Port (terminal) connection.
(An additional rear USB port provides
a connection for a mouse, but most
console operations require only a
keyboard.)
■ Serial Port (RJ-45): Alternate laptop
serial connection.
■ USB: Keyboard.
3
Port for a local (KVM) console
connection
VGA video port (DB-15).
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).