The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a standardized interface for system management and monitoring.
Monitors onboard instumentation: Temperature sensors, power, voltage, fan status
Remote power control (Reset, Shutdown, Power up)
Remote system control through KVM
Virtual media redirection (CD/DVD, USB, ISO file)
IPMI configuration
Connect the IMPI dedicated LAN to management switch.
IPMI dedicated LAN is not visible from Operating System and COMPANY_NAME WebGUI.
"Fast port" has to be enabled on the switch to reach KVM console as soon as server is booted up.
Reboot the server.
At BIOS startup, press "DEL" key to invoke BIOS menu.
BIOS password is phTcGs.
In "IPMI" > "BMC Network Configuration" menu, configure IPMI dedicated LAN IP settings.
Save changes and reset
IPMI Web interface
From a remote PC on the management network, install Java.
From a web browser, connect to http://[IPMI_DEDICATED_LAN_IP]
Log on.
Login : ADMIN
Password : ADMIN
Ignore Java update popup.
Remote power operations
Server can be power on, power off and reset from "Remote Control" > "Server Power Control" menu.
Remote system control
To launch remote system control through KVM, open "Remote Control" > "Console Redirection" menu and click on "Launch Console" button.
Open downloaded .jnlp file with Java.