Interfaces for Cisco UCS KVM Connections

A UCS-KVM connection gives you KVM access to blades in a Cisco UCS chassis using the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC).

• To add an interface for Cisco UCS KVM connections:

1. Enter a name for the interface. See Naming Conventions for details on CC-SG's rules for name lengths.
2. Enter the Cisco UCS IP address or hostname in the Chassis IP/Hostname field.
3. Enter the TCP Port for this connection in the TCP Port field. The default port is 443.
4. Enter the blade's IP address or hostname in the Blade IP/Hostname field.
5. Enter authentication information:
   • To use a service account for authentication, select the Use Service Account Credentials checkbox. Select the service account to use in the Service Account Name menu.

   or

   • Enter a Username and Password for authentication. Specify a username and password for an account that has access to both the chassis and the blade.
6. Type a description of this interface in the Description field. Optional.
7. Click OK to save your changes.