Cisco Integrated Management Controller
For links to the documents listed above, see the documentation roadmap at the following URL:
http:// www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/unified_computing/ucs/overview/guide/UCS_rack_roadmap.html
Access the System BIOS
To change the BIOS settings for your server, follow these steps. Detailed instructions are also printed on the
BIOS screens.
Step 1
Enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.
Note
The version and build of the current BIOS are displayed on the Main page of the utility.
Step 2
Use the arrow keys to select the BIOS menu page.
Step 3
Highlight the field to be modified by using the arrow keys.
Step 4
Press Enter to select the field that you want to change, and then modify the value in the field.
Step 5
Press the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed.
Step 6
Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the setup utility (or Press F10). You can
exit without saving changes by pressing Esc.
Cisco Integrated Management Controller
You can monitor the server inventory, health, and system event logs by using the built-in Cisco Integrated
Management Controller (CIMC) GUI or CLI interfaces. See the user documentation for your firmware release
at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/servers-unified-computing/ucs-c-series-integrated-management-controller/
products-installation-and-configuration-guides-list.html
Setup CIMC Configuration Utility
You can perform all operations on the Cisco SNS-3415 or Cisco SNS-3495 appliance through the CIMC. To
do this, you must first configure an IP address and IP gateway to access the CIMC from a web-based browser.
Step 1
Plug in the power cord.
Step 2
Press the Power button to boot the server.
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