What is Lenovo XClarity administrator?

Lenovo XClarity™ Administrator is a centralized resource management solution that is aimed at reducing complexity, speeding response, and enhancing the availability of Lenovo® server systems and solutions.
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What is the XClarity controller?

The Lenovo XClarity Controller (XCC) is the next generation management controller that replaces the baseboard management controller (BMC) for Lenovo ThinkSystem servers.
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What is a benefit of Lenovo XClarity?

Reduce IT Costs. Increase IT staff productivity and efficiency by automating complex, repetitive tasks: Decrease time-to-market for physical systems via fast and scalable automated deployment. Increase data center agility by enabling visibility and control of Lenovo systems from external IT applications.
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How do I restart XClarity admin?

Restart Lenovo XClarity Administrator from the web interface:
  1. From the Lenovo XClarity Administrator menu bar, click Administration > Shut Down Management Server. ...
  2. Click Restart. ...
  3. Wait a few minutes for Lenovo XClarity Administrator to restart, and then log in again.
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How do I update my XClarity administrator?

Procedure
  1. From the XClarity Administrator menu bar, click Administration > Update Management Server to display the Management Server Update page.
  2. Download the latest repository packs: ...
  3. Select the firmware-update repository packs that you want to install to the firmware-updates repository. ...
  4. Click the Perform Update icon (
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Lenovo xClarity install and config and quick overview of the features



How do I update my Lenovo firmware?

Log in to the ThinkSystem Manager and go to Maintenance > Firmware Update to apply firmware updates such as UEFI, BMC, and LXPM.
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How do I access Lenovo XClarity?

To access the XClarity Controller through the XClarity Controller web interface, complete the following steps:
  1. Open a web browser. ...
  2. Select the desired language from the language drop-down list. ...
  3. Type your user name and password in the XClarity Controller Login window. ...
  4. Click Log In to start the session.
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What is Lenovo BMC?

The BMC is a small computer present on a majority of server motherboards. A component of the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), it allows administrators to remotely control and monitor a server without having to access the operating system or applications running on it.
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How do I access Lenovo BMC?

Solution
  1. Connect to the Lenovo XClarity Controller by using the web browser.
  2. Login to the LXCC.
  3. In the "System Information and settings" panel, click the right arrow of BMC IP address or click "BMC Configuration" → "Network" on the left navigation panel.
  4. Set the "Host Name", "Method", IP address, Network mask, gateway.
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What operating system does Lenovo use?

Enterprise-class operating system providing advanced multilayer security, hyperconvergence capabilities, and support for hybrid environments. Microsoft Windows Server licenses from Lenovo are specifically optimized to install on Lenovo servers.
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What are the two levels with additional features for Lenovo XClarity controller XCC )?

  • There are three levels of features of XCC: Standard, Advanced and Enterprise: ...
  • Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1920x1200 at 60 Hz with 16 bits per pixel. ...
  • There are two ways to access the XCC management processor remotely: ...
  • XCC can also be accessed remotely through industry-standard interfaces:
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What is the default password for Lenovo admin?

Hello, the default admin password is *blank* so you can hit enter to access the Administrator section of Device Settings.
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How do I set my IP address in BMC?

How do I configure the BMC? Turn on the system and press F2 to access BIOS during POST. Go to the menu and select Server Management. Under Baseboard LAN configuration, set IP source to Static, and then enter the preferred IP address.
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Where do I find the IP address on my Lenovo laptop?

Click Start ->Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center. and go to Details. The IP address will display.
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How do I find XClarity IP address?

The default static IPv4 address assigned to the XClarity Controller is 192.168. 70.125. The XClarity Controller is initially configured to attempt to obtain an address from a DHCP server, and if it cannot, it uses the static IPv4 address.
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What is BMC Network?

A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of a computer, network server or other hardware device using sensors and communicating with the system administrator through an independent connection.
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What is the default username and password for a Thinksystem BMC?

<userid>:<password> are the credentials used to access the BMC (Lenovo XClarity Controller interface) of your server. The default user ID is USERID, and the default password is PASSW0RD (zero, not an uppercase o) <ip_address> is the IP address of the BMC.
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How do I reset my Lenovo password?

Re: Password reset/forgot password

a. Power on the server and press F1 to enter System Setup page, Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager menu will be displayed. b. From left menu, select "uEFI Setup" => "BMC Settings" => "Reset Factory Defaults Setting" then enter to restore default.
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How do I change the security settings on my Lenovo laptop?

How to Disable Lenovo Client Security
  1. Click Start and "All Programs." Choose "ThinkVantage" from the program list.
  2. Click "Client Security Solution." Select "Advanced" and choose "Manage Security Policies."
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How do I change my Xcc password?

To change the password for the slot #1 position user, you can run the following command:
  1. IMM: /opt/lenovo/toolscenter/asu/asu64 set IMM. Password. 1 [new_password] --kcs.
  2. XCC: /opt/lenovo/lnvgy-utl-lxce-onecli/onecli config set IMM. Password. 1 [new_password]
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How do I update my XClarity controller firmware?

Lenovo XClarity Controller

Select Firmware Update in the left navigation panel. On the Firmware Update page, the systems are displayed along with information about firmware status and version. Users can update firmware by clicking Update Firmware in the right corner of each window.
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What is Lenovo firmware update?

Lenovo System Update is used to update/install Lenovo drivers, BIOS, and applications. Lenovo System Update should be used to update your system after a new setup or re-image. It is recommended that you do not install BIOS updates along with other updates.
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How do I update Lenovo Thinkpad firmware?

Click the Firmware Update tab in the left pane to enter the Firmware Update interface. You can update the UEFI firmware, Lenovo XClarity Controller, Lenovo XClarity Provisioning Manager, Windows Driver Bundle, and Linux Driver Bundle for your server in the Firmware Update interface.
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