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Enabling IPMI Network Access

Use the information in this topic to control IPMI network access to the XClarity Controller.

Complete the following steps to enable IPMI over LAN access.
  1. Click Network under BMC Configuration to view or modify XClarity Controller IPMI settings.
  2. Click the IPMI over LAN switch under Service Enablement and Port Assignment to enable IPMI network access to the XClarity Controller.
  3. Click User/LDAP under BMC Configuration.
  4. Click the Edit button next to the corresponding user, then check IPMI over Lan under the drop-down list of User Accessible Interface.
Important

  • If you are not using any tools or applications that access the XClarity Controller through the network using the IPMI protocol, it is highly recommended that you disable IPMI network access for improved security.

  • IPMI over LAN access to the XClarity Controller is disabled by default.