Configuring IPMI

IPMI Over LAN

IntelligentPlatform Management Interface (IPMI) defines the protocols for interfacing with a service processor
embeddedin a server platform. This service processor is called a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
andresides on the server motherboard. The BMC links to a main processor and other on-board elements using
asimple serial bus.
Duringnormal operations, IPMI letsa server operatingsystem obtain information about system health and
controlsystem hardware.For example, IPMIenables the monitoringof sensors,such astemperature, fan
speedsand voltages, for proactive problem detection. If server temperature rises above specified levels, the
serveroperating system can direct the BMC to increase fan speed or reduce processor speed to address the
problem.

Configuring IPMI over LAN

ConfigureIPMI over LAN when you want to manage the CIMC with IPMI messages.
Before You Begin
Youmust log in with admin privileges to perform this task.
Procedure
PurposeCommand or Action
Entersthe IPMI commandmode.Server# scopeipmi
Step 1
Enablesor disablesIPMI access on thisserver.Server/ipmi # setenabled
{yes|no}
Step 2
Specifiesthe highest privilege level that can be assigned to an IPMI
sessionon this server. This can be:
Server/ipmi # set
privilege-level{readonly |
user|admin}
Step 3
•readonly—IPMI users can view information but cannot
makeany changes. If you selectthis option, IPMI users with
the"Administrator", "Operator", or "User" user roles can only
createread-only IPMI sessions, regardless of their other IPMI
privileges.
•user—IPMI userscan perform somefunctions but cannot
performadministrative tasks. Ifyou selectthis option,IPMI
userswith the"Administrator" or "Operator"user rolecan
createuser and read-onlysessions on thisserver.
•admin—IPMI users can perform all available actions. If you
selectthis option, IPMIusers withthe "Administrator"user
rolecan 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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Configuring Communication Services
Configuring IPMI