Lenovo RD230 Server User Manual


 
Chapter 2. Overview of the ThinkServer Remote Management
Module
This section briey describes the features of the Remote Management Module.
The Remote Management Module runs on the server system as an integrated solution and integrates
the embedded operating system. Independent of the server operating system, the embedded operating
system can provide a whole set of complete, stable and effective solution for the server. As a system
administrator, you can respond anytime and anywhere to emergency failure and take remote control on
the server through the network.
Features of ThinkServer Remote Management Module
ThinkServer Remote Management Module is easily accessible by remote KVM and controllable via LAN
or Internet. It will digitize and compress the collected video signal, keyboard, mouse signals and then
send to the remote console. Embedded with remote access and related control software, the module
also allows integrated remote power management via IPMI. Key features of the Remote Management
Module are as follows:
Embedded Web UI - remote power on / off, system health, system information, alert notication and
event log
USB 2.0 media redirection - boot from remote media
Security - open source SSL
Compatible with IPMI V2.0
KVM - allow remote viewing and conguring in the POST and BIOS setup utility
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