Viewing Server Properties

Viewing Server Utilization

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select Dashboard.

Step 2

In the Dashboard Apps page, under Quick Actions area, select Performance Monitor.

The Performance Monitor page shows information on Overall Utilization, CPU Utilization, Memory Utilization, and IO Utilization under Usage area.

Real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, and I/O utilization in the system is provided in terms of Compute Usage Per Second (CUPS). It is independent of the OS and does not consume CPU resources.

Cisco servers monitor below sensors:

Platform CUPS Sensor - Provides the Computation, Memory, and I/O resource utilization value in the form of a platform CUPS Index.

Core CUPS Sensor - Provides the computation utilization value.

Memory CUPS Sensor - Provides the memory utilization value.

IO CUPS Sensor - Provides the I/O resource utilization value.

Note

 

CUPS sensors are hardware level sensors and the values will not match the values from OS based tools.

These utilization values are obtained by querying the data from a set of dedicated, sideband telemetry counters provided by the platform ingredients (CPU and chipset). These counters are called Resource Monitoring Counters (RMCs).

RMCs provide the real-time information pertaining to the three main domains of platform resources – CPU, memory, and I/O. The utilization information for each of these domains is obtained by aggregating the individual counters at a resource instance level.

Step 3

In the Usage area, review the following properties:

Table 1. Server Utilization

Name

Description

Overall Utilization graphical representation

Shows the overall server resources utilization.

CPU Utilization (%)

Shows the overall CPU utilization in percentage.

Memory Utilization (%) graphical representation

Shows the overall DIMM utilization in percentage.

IO Utilization (%) graphical representation

Shows the overall input/output devices utilization in percentage.

Viewing Server Components - Thermal Performance

Beginning with the release 4.3(6), Cisco IMC allows you to view and monitor the thermal performance, such as temperature readings of the various components within the server.

The following temperature threshold parameters are set, by default, for the different components.

These thresholds are crucial for maintaining the balance between performance and safety, ensuring that the server operates efficiently without risking damage due to overheating.

  • Upper Non Recoverable: This is a temperature limit set, beyond which the server is considered to be in a critical state.

    If the component's temperature exceeds this threshold, it might significantly impact the reliability of the component.

  • Upper Critical: This threshold represents a temperature level that is higher than normal operating conditions but below the set value for the Upper Non Recoverable threshold.

    This threshold serves as a warning sign that the component is nearing unsafe operating temperatures.

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select Dashboard.

Step 2

From the Dashboard menu, select Performance Monitoring under Quick Actions.

Step 3

On the Thermal tab, review the following information:

The following table displays the various server components and the different durations over which thermal data is collected and monitored.

Table 2. Thermal Management - Chart Area

Name

Description

Component drop-down list

Allows you to select one of the following components:

  • Processor

  • Board

  • Memory

  • Add-in Card

Duration drop-down list

Allows you to select one of the following duration data:

  • Last Ten Minutes

  • Last One Hour

  • Last One Day

  • Last Week

  • Max Daily

Based on the values you select for the Component and Duration fields in the above fields, the data for thermal performance is displayed as a chart on the right pane.

Step 4

Based on the values you select for the Component and Duration fields in the above fields, the data for thermal performance is displayed as a chart on the right pane.

Step 5

View the peak values of the following parameters of the selected server component on the left pane of the page.

Table 3. Peak Values Area

Name

Description

Peak Time

Shows the time period for thermal monitoring in day HH:MM:SS format.

Temperature

Shows the temperature of the different sub-components under the component that you selected.

What to do next

Viewing CPU Properties

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select Dashboard.

Step 2

In the Dashboard Apps page, under Processors & Memory area, click the value below CPUs field.

Step 3

Review the following properties for each CPU:

Note

 

You can view the same properties from System Apps > Inventory > CPUs
Table 4. Processors

Name

Description

Name column

Processor number in the server.

Architecture column

CPU architecture used in the processor. This can be:

  • x86

  • ARM

  • SPARC

Model column

Model of the CPU.

PID column

Cisco product ID.

Socket Designation column

The socket in which the CPU is installed.

Vendor column

Vendor for the CPU.
Table 5. Processors / CPU1 / CPU2

Name

Description

State

Overall status of the CPU. This can be:

  • Good

  • Fault

  • Severe Fault

CPU Stepping

Speed(Mhz)

CPU speed, in megahertz.

Model

Model of the CPU.

Number of Threads

Maximum number of threads that the CPU can process concurrently.

Number of Cores

Number of cores in the CPU.

Number of Cores Enabled

Number of cores enabled out of the total cores.

Architecture

CPU architecture used in the processor. This can be:

  • x86

  • ARM

  • SPARC

Socket Designation

The socket in which the CPU is installed.

Vendor

Vendor for the CPU.

Part Number

Vendor part number of the CPU.

PID

Cisco part number of the CPU.

Description

Additional vendor and CPU information.

Viewing Memory Properties

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select Dashboard.

Step 2

In the Dashboard Apps page, under Processors & Memory area, click the value below Memory Capacity (MB) field.

Step 3

In the Memory Summary area, click the drop-down arrow to view the status of memory installation.

Step 4

Choose the installation option for which you want to view the properties.

Step 5

In the Memory Summary area, review the following information about memory:

Note

 

You can view the same properties from System Apps > Inventory > Memory
Table 6. Memory Summary

Name

Description

Overall DIMM Status

The overall status of a DIMM. This can be one of the following:

  • Good—The DIMM status is available.

  • Severe Fault— The DIMM status when uncorrectable ECC errors are present.

Memory Speed

The memory speed, in megahertz.

Total Memory

The total amount of memory available on the server if all DIMMs are fully functional.

Effective Memory (MB)

The actual amount of memory currently available to the server.

When a server has Intel® Optane™ DC persistent memory modules the effective memory is calculated as follows:

  • Memory mode or Mixed mode—It is an approximate sum of all the DCPMM memory.

    Note

     

    Memory and Mixed modes are available only on some servers.

  • Appdirect mode—It is an approximate sum of all the DCPMM memory and the DRAMs memory.

Redundant Memory

The amount of memory used for redundant storage.

Failed Memory

The amount of memory that is currently failing, in megabytes.

Ignored Memory

The amount of memory currently not available for use, in megabytes.

Number of Ignored DIMMs

The number of DIMMs that the server cannot access.

Number of Failed DIMMs

The number of DIMMs that have failed and cannot be used.

Memory RAS Possible

Details about the RAS memory configuration that the server supports

Memory Configuration

The current memory configuration. This can be one of the following:

  • Maximum Performance—The system automatically optimizes the memory performance.

  • Mirroring—The server maintains two identical copies of the data in memory. This option effectively halves the available memory on the server, as one half is automatically reserved for mirrored copy.

  • Lockstep—If the DIMM pairs in the server have an identical type, size, and organization and are populated across the SMI channels, you can enable lockstep mode to minimize memory access latency and provide better performance.

Enable/Disable DIMM Block List toggle button

Check this option to enable DIMM block listing.

Note

 

After Restore Factory Default is performed, DIMM blocklisting should be enabled, by default.

Location column

DIMM location in the server.

Type column

The type of memory used in the device.

PID column

Cisco DIMM part number.

Serial column

The serial number of the DIMM.

Capacity (MB) column

The size of the DIMM.

Clock Speed (Mhz) column

The speed at which DIMM operates.

Step 6

To view the details of each DIMM, click the desired DIMM from the list.

Memory / DIMM_location page is displayed.

Step 7

In the Memory / DIMM_location page, review the following properties:

Table 7. Memory / DIMM_location

Name

Description

State

Shows whether the DIMM is enabled or disabled.

By default, all installed DIMMs are typically enabled.

Capacity (MB)

The size of the DIMM.

Memory Type

The type of memory used in the device.

Channel Type

The type of memory channel.

Clock Speed (Mhz)

The speed at which the DIMM operates, typically set to the maximum supported speed for the installed DIMMs and compatible with the system.

Data Width (Bits)

The amount of data the DIMM supports, in bits.

Manufacturer

The vendor ID of the manufacturer. This can be one of the following:

  • 0x2C00—Micron Technology, Inc.

  • 0x5105—Qimonda AG i. In.

  • 0x802C—Micron Technology, Inc.

  • 0x80AD—Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

  • 0x80CE—Samsung Electronics, Inc.

  • 0x8551—Qimonda AG i. In.

  • 0xAD00—Hynix Semiconductor Inc.

  • 0xCE00—Samsung Electronics, Inc.

Serial Number

The serial number of the DIMM.

Part Number

The part number for the DIMM assigned by the vendor.

PID

Cisco DIMM part number.

Bank Locator

The location of the DIMM within the memory bank.

Memory Type Detail

The type of memory used in the device.

Visibility

Whether the DIMM is available to the server.

Operability

Whether the DIMM is currently operating correctly.

Description

Additional description about the DIMM.

Viewing PCI Adapter Properties

Before you begin

The server must be powered on, or the properties may not display.

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select System.

Step 2

Select the Inventory tab.

Step 3

From the Navigation pane, select PCIe Devices.

Step 4

From the drop-down list, select the type of adatper which you wish to see.

Following options are available:

  • All

  • Storage

  • Cisco VIC Adapters

  • Network Adapters

    Beginning with the release 4.3(5.240021)​, you can view the properties of DPUs that are listed under Network Adapters.

  • GPU

Step 5

You can view the following properties

Name Description

ID column

The PCIe Device ID.

Name column

The name of the adapter.

Option ROM Status column

Indicates the Option ROM status. This can be one of the following:

  • Loaded—Data is available in the card.

  • Not Loaded—Data is not available in the card.

  • Load Error—Card is present and Option ROM is enabled. But Option ROM failed to load due to an error in the card.

Firmware Version column

The firmware versions of the adapters.

Note

 

The firmware versions are displayed only for adapters that provide versions through the standard UEFI interface. For example, Intel LOM and Emulex Adapters.

Vendor ID column

The adapter ID assigned by the vendor.

Sub Vendor ID column

The secondary adapter ID assigned by the vendor.

Device ID column

The device ID assigned by the vendor.

Sub Device ID column

The secondary device ID assigned by the vendor.

MAC Address

MAC Address of the Intel(R) Network Controller

Note

 

This field is displayed only for Intel(R) Network Controller.

Viewing Storage Properties

Before you begin

The server must be powered on, or the properties will not display.

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select Dashboard.

Step 2

In the Storage area, review the following information:

Table 8. Storage Area

Name

Description

Controllers

Number of RAIDs available.

Capacity Available to OS

Storage space available to the installed OS in gigabytes.

Physical Drives

Total number of physical drives available in the server.

Virtual Drives

Total number of virtual drives available.

Step 3

Under the Controllers, click the number to view the following Storage Adapter properties:

Table 9. Storage Adapters

Name

Description

PCI Slot column

PCI slot in which the controller drive is located.

Name column

Name of the controller.

Firmware Version column

The active firmware package version number.

Serial Number column

The serial number of the storage controller.

Step 4

Under the Physical Drives, click the number to view the following Physical Drives properties:

Table 10. Physical Drives

Name

Description

Controllers column

Name of the RAID Controller.

Physical Drives column

Total number of physical drives available.

Total Capacity (GB) column

Total capacity of the physical disk present in the server.

Step 5

Under the Virtual Drives, click the number to view the following Virtual Drive properties:

Table 11. Virtual Drives

Name

Description

Controllers column

Name of the RAID Controller.

Virtual Drives column

Total number of virtual drives available.

Total Capacity (GB) column

Displays the total capacity of the virtual dirves.

Viewing TPM Properties

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select System.

Step 2

Select the Inventory tab.

Step 3

From the Navigation pane, select TPM.

Step 4

You can view the following properties:

Name Description

Version field

The TPM version. This field displays NA if the TPM version details are not available.

Presence field

Presence of the TPM module on the host server.

  • Equipped—The TPM is present on the host server.

  • Empty—The TPM does not exist on the host server.

Model field

The model number of the TPM. This field displays NA if the TPM does not exist on the host server.

Enabled Status field

Whether or not the TPM is enabled.

  • Enabled—The TPM is enabled.

  • Disabled—The TPM is disabled.

  • Unknown—The TPM does not exist on the host server.

Vendor field

The name of the TPM vendor. This field displays NA if the TPM does not exist on the host server.

Active Status field

Activation status of the TPM.

  • Activated—The TPM is activated.

  • Deactivated—The TPM is deactivated.

  • Unknown—The TPM does not exist on the host server.

Note

 
In some C-series servers that have installed TPM version 2.0, Active Status is displayed as NA.

Serial field

The serial number of the TPM. This field displays NA if the TPM does not exist on the host server.

Ownership field

The ownership status of TPM.

  • Owned—The TPM is owned.

  • Unowned—The TPM is unowned.

  • Unknown—The TPM does not exist on the host server.

Note

 
In some C-series servers that have installed TPM version 2.0, Ownership status is displayed as NA.

Revision field

Revision number of the TPM. This field displays NA if the TPM does not exist on the host server.

Firmware Version field

Details of the firmware version.

Viewing PID Catalog

Procedure

Step 1

From the Apps drop-down list, select System.

Step 2

Select the Inventory tab.

Step 3

From the Navigation pane, select PID Catalog.

Step 4

You can view the following properties:

Table 12. PID Catalog Status

Name

Description

Upload Status

The upload status of the PID catalog.

The value can be any of the following:

  • Upload in Progress

  • Upload Successful

  • Upload Error — TFTP File Not Found

  • Upload Error — Connection Failed

  • Upload Error — Access Denied

  • Upload Error — File Not Found

  • Upload Error — Download Failed

  • Activation Successful

  • Error — Unknown

  • N/A

Activation Status

Displays the PID catalog activation status.

Current Activated Status

Displays the current activated PID catalog.
Table 13. PID Catalog Detail
Name Description

PCI Slot field

Slot where the PCIe device is located.

Vendor field

The vendor for the PCIe device.

Product ID field

The product ID for the PCIe device.

Description field

The model number of the PCIe device.