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09-26-2014 06:25 AM - edited 03-01-2019 11:51 AM
Hi guys!!
I have a UCS C220 working properly, but would like to access in CIMC interface and I don´t have the corret user and password. What is the best way to reset that?
regards,
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09-26-2014 06:45 AM
This doc shows the procedure:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/servers-unified-computing/ucs-c200-m1-high-density-rack-mount-server/111455-setup-cimc-c-series.html
F8 to configure/view CIMC IP
While in BIOS you can press F8 for the CIMC IP address configuration and password reset.
Chris
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09-26-2014 06:44 AM
Hi
You will need to hook a monitor and keyboard to the server to reset the CIMC password.
Reboot the server and you should see a message on the screen to press "f8" to enter the CIMC setup. From there you can reset the CIMC password.
HTH
Regards
Carlo
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09-26-2014 06:55 AM
Thanks guys,
I wouldn´t like to reboot the server...
If I perform the procedure below? What do you think about?
Procedure
Command or Action | Purpose | |
---|---|---|
Step 1 | Server# scope cimc | Enters the CIMC command mode. |
Step 2 | Server /cimc # factory-default | After a prompt to confirm, the CIMC resets to factory defaults. |
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09-26-2014 08:15 AM
This is not going to work as you will need to enter the credentials to get to this mode. F8 is the only way if you need to reset password.
Chris
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09-26-2014 06:45 AM
This doc shows the procedure:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/servers-unified-computing/ucs-c200-m1-high-density-rack-mount-server/111455-setup-cimc-c-series.html
F8 to configure/view CIMC IP
While in BIOS you can press F8 for the CIMC IP address configuration and password reset.
Chris
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06-26-2018 05:21 AM
Hi,
that prompts for the old password in my situation. is there any way around this?
Thanks
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01-28-2019 12:55 PM
Having the same problem. Has anyone figured out how to get past this? After hitting "F8", you're greeted by a
CURRENT PASSWORD:
NEW PASSWORD:
CONFIRM PASSWORD:
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01-28-2019 01:12 PM
Try "password" or "Cisco1234"
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01-28-2019 01:18 PM
Awesome, I'll try that and provide an update on the results. Thanks!
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08-17-2020 06:49 AM
password worked.
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12-17-2020 07:11 AM
Were you ever able to reset your CIMC password without knowing the current password? From what I'm reading, you need to update the CIMC BIOS using a DIP switch setting on the motherboard.
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08-09-2023 11:27 PM - edited 10-01-2024 02:49 AM
If vmware is running, Verify ucs_ipmitool is present you can create new user with admin privileges.
[root@esxi01:~] ls /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/
host-cfg.yaml ucs_host_inventory.py
host-inv-details.yaml ucs_ipmitool <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Verify ipmi tool is present in Cisco UCS server.
host-inv.yaml ucs_tool_inv_read_last_config.yaml
ucs_host_config.py util.py
[root@esxi01:~] /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/ucs_ipmitool user list 1 <<<< to see how many users
ID Name Callin Link Auth IPMI Msg Channel Priv Limit
1 admin true true true ADMINISTRATOR
2 true true true USER
3 true true true USER
[root@esxi01:~] /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/ucs_ipmitool user set name 2 admin1
[root@esxi01:~] /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/ucs_ipmitool user list 1
ID Name Callin Link Auth IPMI Msg Channel Priv Limit
1 admin true true true ADMINISTRATOR
2 admin1 true true true USER <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<created new user
3 true true true USER
[root@esxi01:~] /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/ucs_ipmitool user set password 2 ADgif321!
[root@esxi01:~] /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/ucs_ipmitool user enable 2 <<<<<<<<enabled the user
[root@esxi01:~] /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/ucs_ipmitool channel setaccess 1 2 callin=on ipmi=on link=on privilege=4 <<<<<< giving admin privileges
[root@esxi01:~] /opt/ucs_tool_esxi/ucs_ipmitool user list
ID Name Callin Link Auth IPMI Msg Channel Priv Limit
1 admin true true true ADMINISTRATOR
2 admin1 true true true ADMINISTRATOR
3 true true true USER
[root@esxi01:~]
