Cisco UCS CIMC Flash issue workaround

 If you haven't upgraded the CIMC version then you'll have difficulties accessing the server. The following workaround might help overcoming the situation.

(Adjust the url to your environment)

https://<CIMC_IP>/kvm.jnlp?cimcAddr=<CIMC_IP>&tkn1=<CIMC_username>&tkn2=<CIMC_Password>

 This would download a jnlp file that will open a KVM connection to the server. If you face issues connecting to Java KVM then edit the downloaded jnlp file and add the real username and password in the relevant arguments.

 

References:

https://community.cisco.com/t5/cisco-bug-discussions/cscvs11682-c220-c240-m3-server-need-html5-support-for-cimc-webui/td-p/4144939

Cisco VM ESXi wont boot (After restart)

Well, another day another bug!

Cisco bug CSCvh55176 for the official page.


I setup Unity connection fresh install on BE6K with ESXi 6.5. VM booted and worked properly, but after restart the VM didn't boot again and had only a black screen with a cursor, no messages, nothing..

A colleague run into this bug before me so I was provided with the resolution below:

You will need to:

-        boot VM with recovery ISO
-        Once the options appear, press ALT+F2. This will take you to bash prompt.
-        chroot /mnt/part1
-        /usr/bin/vmware-config-tools.pl -d
-        You may ignore the errors at the end
-        Exit and disconnect the ISO and make sure you will change the boot order again in BIOS

After above other VMs should be boot as well.