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Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC provides the following features:
•Uses the system’s integrated NIC
•Fault logging and SNMP alerting
•Access to system event log and sensor status
•Control of system functions including power on and off
•Support is independent of the system’s power or operating state
•Provides text console redirection for system setup,
NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to integrated NIC1.
For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the BMC and systems management applications.
Entering the BMC Setup Module
1Turn on or restart your system.
2Press
If your operating system begins to load before you press
BMC Setup Module Options
For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how to configure the emergency management port (EMP), see the BMC User’s Guide.
Using the System Setup Program
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