IPMI
The intelligent platform management interface (IPMI) specification is a standard that defines a set of common interfaces to a computer system. System administrators can use IPMI to monitor system health and manage the system. IPMI 2.0 defines both a host-based and network-based interface. Moonshot iLO Chassis Management Firmware supports both interfaces.
![[NOTE: ]](images/note.png) | NOTE: The switch command line does not support IPMI. |
The IPMI specification defines a standardized interface for platform management. The IPMI specification defines:
Interfaces, such as host- or network-based interfaces.
Protocols, such as serial-over-LAN RMCP (for security)
Command sets, such as DCMI.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise recommends that you use IPMItool 1.8.12 to send IPMI commands to Moonshot iLO CM firmware.
You must be familiar with IPMI specifications when issuing raw commands.
For complete IPMI information, see the Moonshot IPMI user guide at: