BMC Settings
This menu allows you to configure the management controller.
All settings under BMC page are unable to reset to default with Load Default Settings. Use Reset Factory Defaults Setting to reset to default setting in this page.
| Item | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Power Restore Policy |
| Determines operation mode after a power loss. [Always Off]: The system remains off even when power is restored. [Restore]: The system returns to the state before power was lost. [Always On]: The system turns on when power is restored. Note This feature is platform dependent. This feature is unable to reset to default value by using the load default in Setup. |
| Power Restore Random Delay |
| Provides a random delay of 1 to 15 seconds for Power On. If the server status is on before a power failure occurs, the power-on will be delayed once power is restored. Note This feature is platform dependent. This feature is unable to reset to default value by using the load default in Setup. This feature does not appear when Power Restore Policy is set to [Always Off]. |
| Ethernet over USB interface |
| [Enabled] makes the xClarity Essentials in-band update utility available. [Disabled] prevents xClarity Essentials and other applications running on the server from requesting the BMC to perform tasks. |
| Network Settings | N/A | Configures network of the management controller. |
| Reset Factory Defaults Setting | N/A | Restores all management controller settings to factory defaults, including network configuration and credentials. The management controller will be restarted automatically. |
| Restart BMC | N/A | Restarts the BMC. |