Symantec NetBackup 5230, Installation Manual

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Figure 1-1
Appliance PCI risers and slot numbers
Riser 2
Riser 1
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6
About IPMI configuration
The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (or IPMI) provides management
and monitoring capabilities independently of the host system's CPU, firmware,
and operating system. You can configure the IPMI sub-system for your appliances.
The IPMI sub-system can be connected by using the remote management port,
located on the rear panel of the appliance.
The following figure shows the remote management port (or the IPMI port) on
the rear panel of a 5230 appliance:
IPMI
port
The IPMI is beneficial after an unexpected power outage shuts down the connected
system. In case the appliance is not accessible after the power is restored, you can
use a laptop or desktop computer to access the appliance remotely by using a
network connection to the hardware rather than to an operating system or login
shell. This enables you to control and monitor the appliance even if it is powered
down, unresponsive, or without any operating system.
The following diagram illustrates how IPMI works:
13 Introduction
About IPMI configuration