Need IPMI Information

Question

I already have the BMC user's guide, and have my BMC set up.  What I need and can't find anywhere is User 'How To' information on the IPMI utilities.  I've downloaded and installed the 'ipmiutil' on two computers; one a Workstation joined to the server's domain and an independent computer on the network (not joined to the domain) but for the life of me I can't make them work.  I need to be able to have the IPMI on the workstation start the server.  Here's the scenario: My wife and I operate a (2 person) online background screening operation, which uses the server for, among other things, our databases.  We have to travel often on business, and while we're away we operate via RDS/RDG to our two workstations which are joined to the server's domain.  In the event of a power failure the workstations will automatically restart when power returns, but the server (a PowerEdge T110 II) doesn't seem to have that capability.  We can, however, access one of our workstations via LogMeIn and restart the server via IPMI/BMC.  Unfortunately we've yet been able to make the IPMI work, and that's where I need the help.

DELL-Chris H · Answer

Creacontech,

I should be able to solve both issues you stated. First off, the T110II does have the ability to power on after a failure. If you access the BIOS (F2 at startup) then select System Security, from there set AC Power Recovery to ON. The three states you have to choose from, and there meanings are

Last - the system returns to the last power state.
On - turns on the system after power is restored.
Off - allows the system to remain off after power is restored.

So you will need to set it to ON. That will allow the server to power back on, once power is restored.

For the other issue, you can install OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) (64bit or 32bit depending on OS) on the server, as well as OpenManage Essentials on the workstation, and be able to monitor and manage the servers remotely from there. That includes the ability to configure it to send email alerts.

This video will show you some of the functions of Essentials.

This link will take you to the User Guide for Essentials, as well as for OMSA.

I hope this helps. Let me know if this helps answer your questions.

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