Supermicro IPMI2 + KVM Server Control
With “mission critical” in mind all of our servers include the latest IPMI2 and KVM integrated into the motherboard.
The web based control panel for the IPMI and KVM, which works even when the server is offline, allows complete remote control over the system. My favorite feature is the KVM for remote console access along with the ability to mount remotely hosted iso images as a local cdrom. The combination of these features allow you to completely reload an operating system remotely, and complete countless other tasks which previously have required physical access.
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The final screenshot, shown below, shows the IPMIVIEW desktop software, which can be used instead of the browser based control panel if desired.
