08-16-2024 08:38 AM
I have a UCS C200 M2 server at my house. It runs CENTOS7 presently but migrating to Rocky 9 soon. I have an systems alert flashing and I get the 18 beeps. However, I cannot get in to CIMC via the IP because it seems to either be the wrong one or just not working. When I try to reboot and hit the F8 key to get to the bios I don't get that option. It goes from the Hardware/memory checks to loading the OS. Is there ANYTHING I can do get to back to the CIMC option? I do Have a KVM console cable but for some reason it is not pulling up the console... so I am not sure what I am doing wrong.
I just removed the CMOS battery for an hour to see if that would help... the CIMC is not reachable since IP I guess it is the wrong IP. This is a real pain. I need help and there no one seems to know what to do! Any feedback would be helpful!
08-22-2024 06:08 PM
Seriously? A server from Cisco and no one can figure out a means for me to get to the CMOS without the IP address for the CIMC card, or the F8 function not working after the hardware check. I get NO CMOS screen or splash screen.. straight to the OS. COME ON Guys... Techs at Cisco... you have to have a backdoor to get the CMOS working again? If not your servers are crap... sorry but come on.. This is nuts.
08-22-2024 11:35 PM
- Ok, but you are not on a official support channel here (the forums are populated by customers mainly)
contact Cisco's TAC
M.
08-23-2024 10:16 AM
For context, you have a 12/13 year old server that is still booting to an OS.
F2 should be the BIOS setup keystroke.
Kirk...
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