IPMIView is a server management software that includes the KVM Console feature for remote management, providing access to the keyboard, mouse, and monitor via IP. This allows full control over the server, including BIOS-level operations.
The KVM Console is particularly useful for diagnosing issues when SSH access is unavailable. It enables access to the boot menu and helps resolve network configuration errors. The Virtual Media feature is also supported, allowing you to mount ISO images and install an operating system remotely.
You can download IPMIView from the official Supermicro website by providing your details.
In your account under the "iKVM/IPMI" section, activate the web interface and click "Go to".
In the opened window, copy the IP address from the address bar. This IP address will be required for the connection.
After installing and launching the software, navigate to File - New - System to add your server.
Enter the server name in the System Name field, and paste the previously copied IPMI IP address into the IP Address field.
In the list on the left, double-click the name of the added server to open the login window. Enter the credentials from your order's billing information and click Login. Upon successful connection, the status Connected will appear, and additional management tabs will display at the bottom of the window.
To begin remote server management, open the KVM Console section and click the Launch KVM Console button.
Once the console is launched, you can remotely manage the system, including configuring BIOS settings and reinstalling the operating system if necessary.
Mounting a Disk Image
Warning
Attention! Administrative privileges are required to use the virtual media mounting function (Windows: run as administrator).
To mount a disk (including a bootable one), open the Virtual Storage Manager from the Virtual Media menu:
In the opened window, you need to:
- Select the Device 2 tab.
- Choose the type of the image to mount: ISO File.
- Select the file from your local disk.
- Mount it to the server by clicking the Plug in button.
- Close the Virtual Storage Manager by clicking OK.
After mounting the disk image, you can restart the server and select the connected device as the boot option in the BIOS. To do this, press F11 during server startup to access the boot menu or Del if you want to modify BIOS settings.
Your operating system may intercept certain key combinations, such as Ctrl+Alt+Del. To send these combinations to the remote server, you can use the virtual keyboard or macros.
Virtual Keyboard
Some key combinations cannot be entered using the local keyboard because they are intercepted by your local operating system. Therefore, the management console provides Macros:
To activate them, simply select the corresponding menu item, and the chosen key combination will be sent to the server as if you pressed it on a keyboard directly connected to the server.
If the built-in macros are insufficient, you can enable the virtual keyboard:
If you have difficulties in setting up or have any additional questions, you can always contact our support team via ticket system.