UCS C−Series Servers Troubleshooting Tips
Document ID: 111508
Contents
Introduction
Prerequisites
Requirements
Components Used
Network Diagram
Conventions
Background Information
C−Series Troubleshooting Tips
Obtaining Showtech Support to TAC
Display of System Event Log Events
Display of Sensor Readings
Display of CIMC Log
Run Debug Firmware Utility (CLI)
Run Diagnostics (CLI)
Common Troubleshooting Scenarios − Power−On Related
Common Troubleshooting Scenarios − Host Does not Boot
Common Troubleshooting Scenarios − BMC
Verify
Troubleshoot
Related Information
Introduction
The Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) is the management service for the UCS C−Series
server. CIMC runs within the server.
You can use a web−based GUI or SSH−based CLI to access, configure, administer, and monitor the server.
Almost all tasks can be performed in either interface. The results of tasks performed in one interface are
automatically displayed in another.
This document provides some CIMC troubleshooting tips and common troubleshooting scenarios for UCS
C−Series servers.
Prerequisites
Requirements
Cisco recommends that you:
Have a working knowledge of the Cisco UCS C−Series Server Blade hardware and software
administration.
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Be familiar with UCS C−Series Servers Cisco Integrated Management Controller.•
Understand the impact and implications of the different commands described in this document.•
Be familiar with the UCS components and topology.•
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