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BMC Settings

This menu allows you to configure the baseboard management controller (BMC) settings.

Note

All settings under the BMC page cannot be reset to default values using Load Default Settings. Use Reset Factory Defaults Setting on this page to reset settings to default values.

Table 1. BMC Settings
ItemOptionsDescription
Power Restore Policy

  • Always Off

  • Restore

  • Always On

Determines how the system reacts when the power is restored from a power loss. It will take a few minutes for the changes to take effect.

  • [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.

Power Restore Random Delay

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

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 item is not available when Power Restore Policy is set to [Always Off].
Ethernet over USB interface

  • Enabled

  • Disabled

Controls the Ethernet over USB interface used for in-band communication to the BMC.

  • [Enabled]: Enables in-band communication between the BMC and the xClarity Essentials in-band update utility running on the server.

  • [Disabled]: Prevents xClarity Essentials and other applications running on the server from requesting the BMC to perform tasks.

Note
Change to the settings may keep stale for a while and do not take effect immediately.
Network Settings

N/A

Configure network settings of the BMC.

Reset Factory Defaults Setting

N/A

Restore all BMC settings to factory defaults, including network configuration and credentials. The BMC will be restarted automatically.

Restart BMC

N/A

Restart the BMC.