Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture
The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of
the Integrated Management Module (IMM). When IMM Premium (the virtual media
key) is installed in the server, it activates full system-management functions. IMM
Premium is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen
capture features (via the NMI button). Without the virtual media key, you will not be
able to access the remote network to remotely mount or unmount drives or images
on the client system. However, you will still be able to access the Web interface
without the key.
After IMM Premium is installed in the server, the Active Energy Manager controller
determines the presence of the virtual media key and authenticates the key to
determine if it is valid. If the key is not valid, you will receive a message from the
Web interface indicating that the hardware key is required to use the remote
presence feature.
The virtual media key provides an LED to indicate a problem. When this LED is lit
and green, it indicates that the key is installed and functioning correctly.
The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
v Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 at 75 Hz,
regardless of the system state
v Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote
client
v Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote
client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are
available for use by the server
v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM memory and mapping it to the server as a
virtual drive
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the IMM
restarts the server when the IMM detects an operating-system hang condition. A
system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in determining the
cause of the hang condition.
Enabling the remote presence feature
To enable the remote presence feature, complete the following steps:
1. Install the virtual media key (IMM Premium) into the dedicated slot on the
system board (see “System-board internal connectors” on page 24).
2. Turn on the server.
Note:
Approximately 1 to 2 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.
Obtaining the IP address for the Web-based interface access
To access the Web interface and use the remote presence feature, you will need
the IP address for IMM. The IMM IP address can be obtained through the UEFI
Setup Utility. To locate the IP address, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
Note:
Approximately 1 to 2 minutes after the server is connected to ac power,
the power-control button becomes active.
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