Setting Up IPMI

IPMI requires a compatible motherboard with IPMI support. Refer to your hardware documentation to determine compatibility.

Many TrueNAS systems include a built-in out-of-band management port, enabling system access even when the web interface is unavailable.

Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) allows users to check the log, access the BIOS setup, and boot the system without physical access. IPMI also enables users to remotely access the system to assist with configuration or troubleshooting issues.

IPMI Screens

The IPMI widget on the Network screen shows the available IPMI channels.

IPMI requires a compatible motherboard with IPMI support. Refer to your hardware documentation to determine compatibility.

Network with IPMI — Figure 1: Network screen with IPMI channels.

Click to open the IPMI manager in a new browser tab where users can log into the IPMI web interface.

Click to go to the IPMI configuration screen.

IPMI

IPMI provides out-of-band management of TrueNAS hardware independent of the operating system.

Contents

Setting Up IPMI: Guides you through setting up Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) on TrueNAS.

IPMI Screens: Provides information on the Network screen IPMI widget and configuration screen.