Baseboard management controller configuration, Entering the bmc setup module, Bmc setup module options – Dell POWEREDGE 300 User Manual
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Using the System Setup Program
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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:
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Uses the system’s integrated NIC
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Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting
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Provides access to system event log and sensor status
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Allows control of system functions including power on and off
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Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s
operating system
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Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and
operating system consoles
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
1 Turn on or restart your system.
2 Press
If your operating system begins to load before you press
allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try
again.
BMC Setup Module Options
For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how to configure
the emergency management port (EMP), see the BMC documentation.
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