Note: IPMI Activation. IPMI is a paid-for option for AlterPath Manager users. The feature is hidden from users who do not need it. To activate IPMI:Copy the IPMI license file that you purchased from Cyclades into the following directory on your APM:The example below shows the Device Detail form for the device type, IPMI. The device configuration for IPMI is actually the configuration for the IPMI Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) that is embedded in the system.The input fields and buttons for this form are also similar to the other Device Detail forms with the exception of the following:
“IPMI 1.5 Intel” allows you to create an IPMI console on which authorized users can log in.“IPMI 1.5” does not allow the creation of an IPMI console.Note: IPMI 2.0 is not supported and does not work with the APM. Authentication Information Button to display a new form that contains two tabs for viewing sensors or logs from the BMC, respectively.When you configure an IPMI device, the AlterPath Manager will allow you to create one console which uses the device name as a root and adds “_01”. There are two ways you can create this console:Note: You may change the default console name which is the same as the device name.
4. Once you have saved the Console configuration, the system returns you to the Device Detail form.