Chapter 2. Lenovo ThinkCentre computer equipped with Intel
AMT technology
The following Lenovo business computers support the Intel AMT technology:
ThinkCentre M55p, ThinkCentre M57p, and ThinkCentre M58p. ThinkCentre M55p
supports Intel AMT 2.X. ThinkCentre M57p supports Intel AMT 3.X, and
ThinkCentre M58p supports Intel AMT 5.0.
ThinkCentre M58p computers with Intel AMT technology and supporting
infrastructure enable IT administrators to better discover, restore, and protect the
computers in order to deliver more efficient helpdesk service with less
inconvenience and cost:
v Discover: Intel AMT stores hardware and software information in nonvolatile
memory. With built-in manageability, Intel AMT allows IT administrators to
locate the assets, even when computers are powered off.
v Restore: The built-in manageability of Intel AMT provides Out of Band (OOB)
management capabilities to allow IT administrators to remotely recover systems
even if the operating system is not operable. Alerting and event logging help IT
administrators detect problems quickly to reduce downtime.
v Protect: The Intel AMT System Defense feature enables better inbound
protection by proactively blocking incoming threats, and reactively containing
infected clients before they become critical and cause problems.
ThinkCentre
M58p also supports the Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA)
function. You can use this function through ISV applications.
Client Initiated Remote Access (CIRA) allows client initiated, secure OOB
communication to manageability console, including:
v User initiated Call Home for help
v Scheduled automated Call Home feature (no user input required)
v TLS session established through client initiation
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