Data Domain: Power Management Using IPMI

Summary: This article explains how to perform Data Domain power management using Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) between the IPMI source and IPMI remote host.

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Instructions

Select Data Domain systems support remote power management using the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), and they support remote monitoring of the boot sequence using Serial over LAN (SOL).
 
IPMI power management takes place between an IPMI initiator and an IPMI remote host. The IPMI initiator is the host that controls power on the remote host. To support remote power management from an initiator, the remote host must be configured with an IPMI username and password. The initiator must provide this username and password when attempting to manage power on a remote host.
 
IPMI runs independently of the Data Domain Operating System (DDOS) and allows an IPMI user to manage system power as long as the remote system is connected to a power source and a network. An IP network connection is required between an initiator and a remote system. When properly configured and connected, IPMI management eliminates the need to be physically present to power on or power off a remote system.
 
Data Domain models based on PowerEdge hardware can use SOL and manage power through iDRAC - see this article for more information.
 
A Data Domain can be configured to accept IPMI connections by running the following commands:
# ipmi config <port> {dhcp | ipaddress <ipaddr> netmask <mask> gateway <ipaddr>}
# ipmi user add <user> [password <password>]
For example: 
sysadmin@datadomain# ipmi config bmxxx ipaddress 10.xx.x.x netmask 255.xxx.xxx.x gateway 10.xx.x.x
Configuration of port bmxxx is successful.

sysadmin@datadomain# ipmi user add sysadmin password xxxxxx
User sysadmin has been added.
 
Linux clients used to connect to the Data Domain through IPMI must have the supporting IPMI kernel modules loaded. If using a Windows machine, IPMI utilities must be installed. If there is another Data Domain in the same network that can reach the target Data Domain's IPMI address, that can be used as well.
 
Use the below command to check if IPMI is configured on Data Domain and to view the IPMI address:
sysadmin@datadomain# ipmi show config
Console: serial
Port    Enabled   DHCP   IP Address   Netmask           Gateway
-----   -------   ----   ----------   ---------------   ---------
bmxxx   yes       no     10.xx.x.xx   255.xxx.xxx.xxx   10.xx.x.x
-----   -------   ----   ----------   ---------------   ---------
* Value from DHCP
 
If the system is not reachable, the information can be found by searching a recent autosupport for the text "IPMI Show Config." Example: 
IPMI Show Config
----------------
Console: serial
Port    Enabled   DHCP   IP Address    Netmask           Gateway   
-----   -------   ----   -----------   ---------------   ----------
bmc0a   no        no     10.xx.xx.xx   255.xxx.xxx.xxx   10.xx.xx.x
-----   -------   ----   -----------   ---------------   ----------
* Value from DHCP
 
  1. If IPMI is not configured, the target Data Domain must be powered on or off manually.
  2. If IPMI is configured, run the following command to power the Data Domain on or off: 
    # ipmi remote power {on | off| cycle| status} ipmi-target <ipaddr> user <user>
  3. Specify the IP address of the remote system and an IPMI username that is configured on the remote system. For example: 
    sysadmin# ipmi remote power off ipmi-target 10.xx.x.xx user admin
Please enter user password:

The 'ipmi remote power off' command turns off the power without shutting down the system gracefully and file access will be interrupted.

        Are you sure? (yes|no) [no]: yes

ok, proceeding.
  4. Ping the target and check whether it is reachable or not.

Additional Information

  • Both the Data Domain GUI and the command line can be used to configure IPMI users on a remote system.
  • After IPMI is configured on a remote system, IPMI source features such as on, off, status, or cycle can be used on another system to log in and manage power.
  • If a system does not support IPMI due to hardware or software limitations, the GUI displays a notification message when attempting to view the configuration page.

Affected Products

Data Domain

Products

Data Domain, DD OS 6.2, DD OS, DD OS 6.0, DD OS 6.1
Article Properties
Article Number: 000013596
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 07 أبريل 2026
Version:  4
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