diff --git a/features/sci/file.include/etc/systemd/system-preset/10-ipmiev.preset b/features/sci/file.include/etc/systemd/system-preset/10-ipmiev.preset
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..a4793fd0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/features/sci/file.include/etc/systemd/system-preset/10-ipmiev.preset
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+# default presets for sci image
+disable ipmievd