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--- computing:remote:ipmi [2016/05/05 15:25]
gcooper
+++ computing:remote:ipmi [2021/08/26 12:14] (current)
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 :?: Works with IPMI kernel modules or smagent?
+=== Ubuntu 20.04 ===
+<file>
+apt install ipmitool
+</file>
 === CentOS 6 ===
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 </file>
-=== Install on Centos 5 (XenServer) ===
+=== Centos 5 (XenServer) ===
 <file>
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   * Can be seen on redirected text console
   * Redirected text console dies when login prompt is presented
+<note warning>Be sure that the network cable for IPMI is plugged into the dedicated IPMI port BEFORE you connect power to the server.  The BMC selects between ''shared'' and ''dedicated'' at power-on.</note>
 ==== no iKVM64 in java.library.path ====
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 ./ipmicfg-linux.x86_64 -fdl
 </file>
+===== BIOS Updates =====
+Supermicro IPMI controllers usually have a feature to install mainboard BIOS updates, as well as IPMI firmware updates, via the IPMI web interface.  This is a licensed commercial feature and requires a license key to function.
+:!: **Trial license keys** are available from Supermicro.  They can take a few days to get.
+:!: This feature can be a real benefit if you are having trouble updating a BIOS or if you need to **update a BIOS remotely**.
+  * Send an e-mail to sales@supermicro.com
+  * Ask for
+    * Trial license key for IPMI BIOS updates
+    * Part number ''SFT-OOB-LIC''
+  * Include
+    * Exact mainboard model number
+    * MAC addresses on your mainboard including BMC
 ===== CLI =====

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