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Configuring Communication Services

Configuring IPMI

Configuring IPMI

IPMI Over LAN

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) defines the protocols for interfacing with a service processor embedded in a server platform. This service processor is called a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) and resides on the server motherboard. The BMC links to a main processor and other on-board elements using a simple serial bus.

During normal operations, IPMI lets a server operating system obtain information about system health and control system hardware. For example, IPMI enables the monitoring of sensors, such as temperature, fan speeds and voltages, for proactive problem detection. If server temperature rises above specified levels, the server operating system can direct the BMC to increase fan speed or reduce processor speed to address the problem.

Configuring IPMI over LAN

Configure IPMI over LAN when you want to manage the CIMC with IPMI messages.

Before You Begin

You must log in with admin privileges to perform this task.

Procedure

	Command or Action		Purpose
Step 1	Server# scope ipmi		Enters the IPMI command mode.
Step 2	Server /ipmi #	set enabled	Enables or disables IPMI access on this server.
	{yes no}
Step 3	Server /ipmi #	set	Specifies the highest privilege level that can be assigned to an IPMI

privilege-level{readonly session on this server. This can be:

user admin}

• readonly — IPMI users can view information but cannot make any changes. If you select this option, IPMI users with the "Administrator", "Operator", or "User" user roles can only create read-only IPMI sessions, regardless of their other IPMI privileges.

• user — IPMI users can perform some functions but cannot perform administrative tasks. If you select this option, IPMI users with the "Administrator" or "Operator" user role can create user and read-only sessions on this server.

• admin — IPMI users can perform all available actions. If you select this option, IPMI users with the "Administrator" user role can create admin, user, and read-only sessions on this server.

	Cisco UCS C-Series Servers Integrated Management Controller CLI Configuration Guide, Release 1.5
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