Intel MPCHC5525 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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NetStructure™ MPCHC5525 System Master Processor Board IPMI Reference Driver User’s Guide
Supported IPMI Commands and BMC/PM Addresses
4.3 Force-Specific Commands
The Force Computers IPMI firmware supports several commands that are not defined in the IPMI
specification but are introduced by Force Computers. For more information regarding Force-
specific OEM IPMI implementations, see the Intelligent Board Management Unit Reference Guide
(PN217328), available by contacting Force Computers.
4.3.1 BMC/PMChangeRole
This command is used to set the operation mode of the IPMI controller (BMC, PM or BMC stand-
by). In BMC stand-by mode, a mode provided by Force Computers, the IPMI controller is PM but
can manipulate the system event log (SEL) and sensor data repositories (SDR) like a BMC.
4.3.1.1 Request Data
4.3.1.2 Response Data
Get ICMB Connector Info Bridge 0A
16
Prepare for Discovery Bridge 10
16
Get Addresses Bridge 11
16
Set Discovered Bridge 12
16
Bridge Request Bridge 20
16
Bridge Message Bridge 21
16
Get Bridge Event Count Bridge 30
16
Set Event Destination Bridge 31
16
Set Event Reception State Bridge 32
16
Send ICMB Event Message Bridge 33
16
Get Event Destination Bridge 34
16
Get Event Reception State Bridge 35
16
Table 8. Implemented Optional ICMB Bridge Commands (Sheet 2 of 2)
Command NetFn CMD
Byte Data Field
1
Role
0: BMC
1: BMC stand-by
2: PM
Byte Data Field
1 Completion Code