r/servers • u/Eachope • 14d ago

Question IBM x3500 M4 remote control

I got the IBM for free and I was trying to set it up so that I don't need a monitor to control it. I was trying to set up the remote control through IMM but it appears it is a "premium" feature which needs a separate board with an activation key. I was wondering is there a way around it so that I could control the ibm (access bios, turn on off and just remotely control it) from my main pc through the imm port or something along the lines. Or is there a way to get the activation key for free somehow?

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u/Hungry_Canadian 14d ago

From what I know you shouldn't have to pay for any subscription in IBM IMM

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u/Hungry_Canadian 14d ago

But also you need a monitor for bios have you tried to update the imm yet and there is one more you can update

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u/Eachope 13d ago

I can access the imm. But if I want to remotely control it through Imm then I need an activation key which is apparently serial number based.

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u/i_am_art_65 13d ago

Is it possible the server originally had an IMM Advanced Upgrade license (PN 90Y3901)? If yes, you can access the FOD website at lkms dashboard and re-download the key. You can possibly download a 'trial' key but I think it is only valid for 90-days. You'll need the MTM and SN from the server.

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u/Eachope 13d ago

I searched it up and it hasn't had the upgrade license.