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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:

Uses the system’s integrated NIC

Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting

Provides access to system event log and sensor status

Allows control of system functions including power on and off

Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s
operating system

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 when prompted after POST.

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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