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Smart Access USB can be enabled or disabled using any of the BMC user interfaces. For example, you
can use the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility that is accessed by pressing F8 when prompted during
bootup.
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Enabled: the front-panel USB device is connected to the BMC.
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Disabled: the front-panel USB device is connected to the host.
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In a case where no management network is available to connect remotely to Cisco IMC, a Device
Firmware Update (DFU) shell over serial cable can be used to generate and download technical support
files to the USB device that is attached to front panel USB port.
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Smart Access USB