- Preface
- Overview
- Installing the Server Operating System or Hypervisor
- Managing the Server
- Viewing Server Properties
- Viewing Server Sensors
- Managing Remote Presence
- Managing User Accounts
- Configuring Network-Related Settings
- Configuring Communication Services
- Managing Certificates
- Configuring Platform Event Filters
- CIMC Firmware Management
- Viewing Logs
- Server Utilities
- Diagnostic Tests
- Index
Configuring Communication Services
This chapter includes the following sections:
Configuring HTTP
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to perform this task.
Configuring SSH
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to configure SSH.
Step 1 | In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. | ||||||||||||
Step 2 | On the Admin tab, click Communications Services. | ||||||||||||
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In the Communications Services pane, click the Communication Services tab.
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In the SSH Properties area, update the following properties:
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Step 5 | Click Save Changes. |
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 the 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.
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to perform this task.
Step 1 | In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. | ||||||||
Step 2 | On the Admin tab, click Communications Services. | ||||||||
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In the Communications Services pane, click the Communication Services tab.
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In the IPMI over LAN Properties area, update the following properties:
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Step 5 | Click Save Changes. |
Configuring SNMP
SNMP
The Cisco UCS E-Series Servers support the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) for viewing server configuration and status and for sending fault and alert information by SNMP traps.
Configuring SNMP Properties
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to perform this task.
Step 1 | In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. | ||||||||||||
Step 2 | On the Admin tab, click Communications Services. | ||||||||||||
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In the Communications Services pane, click the SNMP tab.
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In the SNMP Properties area, update the following properties:
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Step 5 | Click Save Changes. |
What to Do Next
Configure SNMP trap settings as described in Configuring SNMP Trap Settings.
Configuring SNMP Trap Settings
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to disable platform event alerts.
Step 1 | In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. | ||||||||
Step 2 | On the Admin tab, click Communications Services. | ||||||||
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In the Communications Services pane, click the SNMP tab.
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Step 4 | In the Trap Community String text box in the Common Trap Destination Settings area, enter the name of the SNMP community to which trap information should be sent. | ||||||||
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In the Trap Destinations area, click the row of the desired SNMP trap destination. The Traps Details dialog box opens. |
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In the Trap Details dialog box, complete the following fields:
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Step 7 | Click Save Changes. |
Sending a Test SNMP Trap Message
You must log in as a user with admin privileges to perform this task.
Step 1 | In the Navigation pane, click the Admin tab. | ||
Step 2 | On the Admin tab, click Communications Services. | ||
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In the Communications Services pane, click the SNMP tab.
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In the Trap Destinations area, click the row of the desired SNMP trap destination. The Traps Details dialog box opens. |
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Click Send SNMP trap. An SNMPv1 test trap message is sent to the trap destination.
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