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Using the BMC Management Utility

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Using the BMC Management Utility The BMC Management Utility is a collection of software applications that enable remote management and configuration of Dell™ systems equipped with a BMC. The BMC Management Utility includes the following components: • Command Line Interface (IPMI Shell and IPMItool) Both IPMI Shell and IPMItool are scriptable console application programs used for the control and management of remote systems using the IPMI version 1.5 and later protocol. IPMI Shell and IPMItool support both serial access and LAN access to the BMC. The IPMI Shell can be used either in the generic CLI mode or the interactive mode. The interactive mode allows for a dedicated connection to a server and availability of all commands from the operating system CLI. Using the IPMI Shell in this mode improves usability and reduces time and traffic required for connecting and authenticating. The IPMItool can only be used in the CLI mode. Both IPMI Shell and IPMItool allow administration of one or more managed systems from a command line shell, rather than a graphical user interface (GUI). Use the IPMI Shell or IPMItool to perform the following tasks: - System power management - System identifier control - Access to the event log - Access to the system sensors - Enable Serial-over-LAN for a remote managed system Using the BMC Management Utility 49

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Using the BMC Management Utility
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Using the BMC Management Utility
The BMC Management Utility is a collection of software applications that
enable remote management and configuration of Dell™ systems equipped
with a BMC. The BMC Management Utility includes the following
components:
•
Command Line Interface (IPMI Shell and IPMItool)
Both IPMI Shell and IPMItool are scriptable console application programs
used for the control and management of remote systems using the IPMI
version 1.5 and later protocol. IPMI Shell and IPMItool support both serial
access and LAN access to the BMC.
The IPMI Shell can be used either in the generic CLI mode or the
interactive mode. The interactive mode allows for a dedicated connection
to a server and availability of all commands from the operating system
CLI. Using the IPMI Shell in this mode improves usability and reduces
time and traffic required for connecting and authenticating. The IPMItool
can only be used in the CLI mode.
Both IPMI Shell and IPMItool allow administration of one or more
managed systems from a command line shell, rather than a graphical user
interface (GUI). Use the IPMI Shell or IPMItool to perform the
following tasks:
–
System power management
–
System identifier control
–
Access to the event log
–
Access to the system sensors
–
Enable Serial-over-LAN for a remote managed system