Configure IPMI Monitoring

You can update the ActivID Appliance IPMI network interface and credentials using the ActivID Console.

Note:  
  • The IPMI interface is available only on hardware appliances. By default, the IPMI is disabled.
  • RAID disks are not covered by IPMI.
  • It is recommended that you secure IPMI access by removing the access over insecure protocols such as HTTP.
Prerequisites: The IPMI interface must be connected to a dedicated management network.

  1. Log on to the ActivID Console and, under Monitoring in the left menu, select IPMI.

  2. To activate IPMI monitoring, click Enable.

  3. Enter the appliance Appliance IPMI interface IP, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.

    4. Note: If IPMI is disabled, these fields are unavailable.

  4. From the User Privilege Limit drop-down list, select one of the following:

    • Administrator
    • Operator
    • User
    • Callback
    • No Access

  5. Enter a User Name.

    6. Note: ADMIN is the IPMI default user and cannot be used.

  6. Enter and confirm a Password.

  7. Click Save.

You can now access IPMI using your browser (or another utility):

  1. From the Start Menu, click Java.

  2. Click Configure Java, and click OK.

  3. Select the Security tab, and make sure that the Java security level is set to High.

  4. Click Edit Site List, then add the IP address of the IPMI to the Exception Site List, and click Apply.

  5. Click OK to exit.

  6. Open the Remote Control session, and you should then be able to use the IPMI.