Veritas Remote
Management (IPMI)
configuration
This chapter includes the following topics:
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About the Veritas Remote Management Console on the Velocity physical
appliance
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Prerequisites for IPMI port configuration
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About the Veritas Remote Management Console
on the Velocity physical appliance
The Veritas Remote Management Console provides management and monitoring
capabilities independently of the host system's CPU, firmware, and operating system.
This console is accessible through the Intelligent Platform Manageme
nt Interface (IPMI) network port on the back of each Veritas Velocity appliance. For
the best support and initial configuration experience, Veritas recommends that you
configure the IPMI port and make it accessible on your network.
The Veritas Remote Management Console 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 PC to access the appliance remotely by
using a network connection to the hardware rather than to an operating system or
login shell. The Veritas Remote Management Console enables you to control and
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