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The IPMI interface can be accessed via a LAN via the very top-left Ethernet port, usually above the USB ports. By default, the port will obtain an IP address via DHCP but it can be reconfigured within the IPMI web interface. | The IPMI interface can be accessed via a LAN via the very top-left Ethernet port, usually above the USB ports. By default, the port will obtain an IP address via DHCP but it can be reconfigured within the IPMI web interface. | ||
If you point a browser to that IP address, a SuperMicro login will be presented where you can log into the interface. The default credentials are ADMIN/ADMIN but some newer devices come with a random password printed at the serial number sticker. | If you point a browser to that IP address, a SuperMicro login will be presented where you can log into the interface. The default credentials are ADMIN/ADMIN but some newer devices come with a random password printed at the serial number sticker: | ||
[[File:Kvm login.png|640px]] | |||
We recommend to change the default password into a secure one. | We recommend to change the default password into a secure one. | ||
== Access to Health event log == | |||
There is an event log which shows all system health related events. In case of hardware problems, this can be useful to check. | |||
[[File:Kvm event log.png|640px]] | |||
[[File:Kvm event log2.png|640px]] | |||
== Virtual console == | |||
The IPMI interface also allows to use a virtual console to see the monitor output and use a keyboard for input. This is useful when boot changes must be made, for example, a factory reset is required. It also allows to make screenshots from the boot process in case of problems. | |||
[[File:Kvm console.png|640px]] | |||
== Additional information == | == Additional information == | ||
Please refer to the [http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/IPMI_Users_Guide.pdf|offical documentation] for more information. | Please refer to the [http://www.supermicro.com/manuals/other/IPMI_Users_Guide.pdf|offical documentation] for more information. | ||