Supermicro IPMI problems: Web interface works, but nothing else
Recently I've bought and installed a Super Micro server (The usual raid-1 and IPMI configuration) but was puzzled by a rather odd problem: The IPMI card worked and I could control it via web interface. But neither ipmitools nor Supermicros own configuration system works.
After a quick talk with the support the problem was quite obvious: Turns out that the older IPMI firmware has a known bug that makes it impossible to use anything but the web interface. Unfortunately for me, the CD I got with the package had the old firmware.
As always, open the following ports:
UDP Port 623 for IPMI protocol
TCP Port 80 for Web User Interface
TCP Port 443 for KVM Over Lan
On the Client side you need to open UDP Port 6666 for Text Console Redirection
However, I must say I'm impressed by Supermicros internationall support. Quick replies, polity and accurate.
After a quick talk with the support the problem was quite obvious: Turns out that the older IPMI firmware has a known bug that makes it impossible to use anything but the web interface. Unfortunately for me, the CD I got with the package had the old firmware.
As always, open the following ports:
UDP Port 623 for IPMI protocol
TCP Port 80 for Web User Interface
TCP Port 443 for KVM Over Lan
On the Client side you need to open UDP Port 6666 for Text Console Redirection
However, I must say I'm impressed by Supermicros internationall support. Quick replies, polity and accurate.
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