is customizable and scalable, and provides a variety of in-band and out-of-band
conguration functions.
For details about the BIOS, see
Huawei Server Grantley Platform BIOS
Parameter Reference
.
6.2 iBMC
Huawei intelligent Baseboard Management Controller (iBMC) is a Huawei
proprietary intelligent system for remote server management. The iBMC complies
with IPMI 2.0 and SNMP standards and supports various functions, including KVM
redirection, text console redirection, remote virtual media, and hardware
monitoring and management. iBMC supports various features. It provides the
following functions:
● Remote control
iBMC controls the servers using the KVM, SOL, and virtual media functions.
● Alarm management
iBMC receives and handles the alarms reported by the
eld replacement units
(FRUs).
● Status monitoring
iBMC monitors the operating status of the FRUs.
● Device information management
iBMC provides the function of querying the information about the device
version, model, and asset information.
● Heat dissipation control
iBMC dynamically adjusts the rotational speed of the fans based on the
ambient temperature and the workload.
● IPMItool for device management
iBMC supports the commands released by the IPMItool.
● Support for management over the WebUI
iBMC provides a user-friendly and simple Web interface for ease of
management. On the Web interface, you can perform setting and querying
tasks quickly.
● Centralized account management
iBMC stores user accounts on the Active Directory server in a centralized
manner and directs the authentication to the server. In this way, you can log
in to the management system using a domain account.
For details about the iBMC, see
Huawei Rack Server iBMC User Guide
.
6.3 Upgrading the System
Unless the software or components to be installed require an earlier version, keep
the system in the latest state before using the server for the rst time.
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