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3.15 IPMI Setup Procedure
The PPC-FxxA-H81 features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that helps
lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to maximize IT resources,
save time and manage multiple systems. The PPC-FxxA-H81 supports IPMI 2.0 through
the optional iRIS-2400 module. Follow the steps below to setup IPMI.
3.15.1 Managed System Hardware Setup
The hardware configuration of the managed system (PPC-FxxA-H81) is described below.
Step 1: Install an iRIS-2400 module to the iRIS-2400 module slot (refer to Section 3.8 ).
Step 2: Make sure at least one DDR3 DIMM is installed in one of the DIMM sockets. If
multiple DIMMs are installed, all of the DIMMs must be same size, same speed
and same brand to get the best performance.
Step 3: Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 LAN port with iRIS label ( Figure 1-4 ).
3.15.2 Using the IEI iMAN Web GUI
To manage a client system from a remote console using IEI iMAN Web GUI, follow the
steps below.
Step 1: Obtain the IP address of the managed system. It is recommended to use the
IPMI Tool on the managed system to obtain the IP address. To use IPMI Tool to
obtain IP address, follow the steps below:
a. Copy the Ipmitool.exe file to a bootable USB flash drive.
b. Insert the USB flash drive to the PPC-FxxA-H81
c. The PPC-FxxA-H81 boots from the USB flash drive
d. Enter the following command: ipmitool 20 30 02 01 03 00 00
(there is a space between each two-digit number)
e. A serial of number shows. The last four two-digit hexadecimal numbers are
the IP address. Convert the hexadecimal numbers to decimal numbers.