BMC problems might result from communication problems, configuration problems, connection problems, BMC hardware failures, or BMC firmware update problems.
Troubleshooting BMC connection problems
If you are having difficulty connecting to the BMC, you should verify that you are using a secure shell client and that the IP configuration is correct.
Troubleshooting BMC firmware update problems
A BMC firmware update failure can occur for a number of reasons. If a BMC firmware update fails, you may not be able to boot Data ONTAP.