On 04/13/12 1:14 AM, sri wrote:
> BMC MAC Address: E4:1F:13:77:16:61 ======> This is the MAC address my
> SW is showing on the SW port connected to my eth0
>
The BMC ("Baseboard Management Controller" or something like that) is
another name for a management processor, similar to the IPMI I
mentioned. This can be used for monitoring the system status, lights
out management like remote power off and on (BMC is powered even when
the server is shut down), etc. I would recommend you learn how to
use it and not disable it. The BMC can also be used for remote system
installation and such.
Have you consulted the hardware documentation on this system yet?
for instance, here's the BMC/IPMI software for various Dell servers
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/software/smbmcmu/1.2/en/ug/bmcugc0d.htm
here's an overview of IPMI/BMC systems
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligent_Platform_Management_Interface
many servers have a hardware option to move the BMC/IPMI to a dedicated
ethernet port, you'll need to consult with the system vendor to see if
this option is available as a field upgrade for your server.
--
john r pierce N 37, W 122
santa cruz ca mid-left coast
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