Asus ASMB3-iKVM - Manual (Page 12)

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ASMB3-IKVM server management board!
The ASUS ASMB3-IKVM is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a remote
server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN). With
ASMB3-IKVM plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efficiently
monitor your server in real-time. The solution allows you to reduce IT management
costs and increase the productivity.
Before you start installing the server management board check the items in your
package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your server management board package for the following items.
• ASUS ASMB3-IKVM board
• Support CD
• User guide
1.3 Features
1. KVM over LAN:
Allows you to access your servers anytime and anywhere
• Remote access to your servers with full control by local keyboard, video
monitor and mouse (KVM)
• Out-of-band KVM: Supports remote access even if server OS is down
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP):
- Avoids the need to manually set IP address by receiving IP address
automatically (for ASMB3-IKVM board)