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Big Vern · 03-08-2025

currently on (as seen in vmware vcenter on the cluster updates tab under 'image') - we use vclmESXi Version 7.0 U3p - 23307199Vendor Addon Cisco-UCS-Addon-ESXi 4.3.2-a.1Firmware and Drivers Addon Noneneed to patch as per title, all the 'vendor add o...

Big Vern · 12-18-2024

Background:Hardware: Cisco UCSX-210C-M7BIOS Firmware Version: X210M7.4.3.5a.0.0905240935TPM: Enabled, Version 2.0 (Model: UCSX-TPM-002C)ESXi Version: VMware ESXi 8.0.3, 24022 / vCenter 8.0.3We have successfully installed ESXi in 7 servers on prem wit...

Big Vern · 11-26-2024

Hey all,I’ve got a bit of a rabbit-hole query that I’m hoping someone here can help me unravel. Here’s the setup:Background:Hardware: Cisco UCSX-210C-M7BIOS Firmware Version: X210M7.4.3.5a.0.0905240935TPM: Enabled, Version 2.0 (Model: UCSX-TPM-002C)E...

Big Vern · 11-20-2024

intersight with ucsx-210c-M7 bladesUpdated successfully all the firmware on the blades to the latest starred version 5.2(2.240053) via intersightI assumed this would update the bios the servers as well.?when I boot the servers via kvm it shows a low...

Big Vern · 05-04-2022

Hi, been reading but cant seem to get any clarity.We are currently running UCS and they will be coming near EOL next year so looking new solution.They are currently connected to and IBM V7000 SAN - all works wellI am missing something or is the best ...

Big Vern · 12-18-2024

Firstly thanks you so much for the comprehensive and quick reply. If I can be basic to clarify for my own understanding please?;So as we did not use any scripts, (manual install using KVM via intersight and CISCO OEM Image) we are fully supported. ?A...

Big Vern · 12-02-2024

[+] As the TPM settings are managed from the BIOS policy in IMM, confirmed we would need to enable TXT over the policy itself[+] TXT was set to enabled under BIOS policy > TPM > Intel Trusted Execution Technology Support > enabled[+] Further, reboote...

Big Vern · 11-28-2024

Please confirm your availability for a quick Webex call for tomorrow i.e., 29th November so that we can check on a few details from the UCS end.So I entered the BIOS via F2 and found "Enable Intel TXT [disable]" - I assume this means it is currently ...

Big Vern · 11-26-2024

Thank you for the comprehensive reply; it has helped me understand . We encountered a similar issue when we noticed on Intersight HCL that the fnic driver was incompatible. To address this, we downloaded the correct version of the driver and installe...

Big Vern · 11-21-2024

Thanks so much Boris,That explains, It , I naively assumed the bios version number would be harmonised with firmware package, thanks for the link!Overnight we have moved to 5.3(0.240016) firmware as there was an advisory on that fimrware above.slight...

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