IPMI requires compatible hardware! Refer to your hardware documentation. Hardware compatibility determines if the IPMI option displays in the TrueNAS web interface. Many TrueNAS Storage Arrays provide a built-in out-of-band management port. If the system becomes unavailable through the web interface, you can use this port to provide side-band management. Use IPMI to perform several vital functions. These include checking the log, accessing the BIOS setup, and powering on the system.
IPMI Namespace The ipmi namespace has four commands and is based on IPMI management functions found in the SCALE API and web UI. It provides access to ipmi service management methods through the ipmi commands.
IPMI Commands The following ipmi commands allow you to view and edit ipmi service properties.
You can enter commands from the main CLI prompt or from the ipmi namespace prompt.
The SCALE CLI guide is a work in progress!
Use the Network > IPMI screen to configure the TrueNAS for an IPMI connection. The IPMI configuration screen provides a shortcut to the most basic IPMI configuration.
Setting Description TrueNAS Controller Select a TrueNAS controller from the dropdown list. All IPMI changes are applied to that TrueNAS controller. Channel Select the communications channel to use from the dropdown list. Available channel numbers vary by hardware. Password Enter a password for connecting to the IPMI interface from a web browser.
The IPMI widget on the Network screen shows the available IPMI channels.
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 edit to go to the IPMI configuration screen.
Click Show Events to show the IPMI Events log.
Figure 2: IPMI Events IPMI requires compatible hardware! Refer to your hardware documentation to determine if the TrueNAS web interface has IPMI options.
IPMI requires compatible hardware! Refer to your hardware documentation to determine if the TrueNAS web interface has IPMI options. Many TrueNAS Storage Arrays have a built-in out-of-band management port that provides side-band management should the system become unavailable through the web interface.
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.
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