How can I use the ipmi-scanner-cli to generate an IPMI data file for Hyperview support?
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In some cases Hyperview support will request specific protocol data from devices in order to enhance discoveries. The following outline reviews the Hyperview IPMI tool overview and usage directions.
Tool Location:
The ipmi-scanner-cli is found in the following directory of the Hyperview Linux Data Collector host machine.
/opt/datacollector/bin
Tool Usage:
Replace the IPADDRESS, USERNAME, and PASSWORD options with the credentials for the device you want to scan.
./ipmi-scanner-cli -i IPADDRESS -u USERNAME -p PASSWORD > ipmioutput.txt
Step By Step Process:
- SSH to the Hyperview Linux Data Collector.
- Obtain root access.
sudo su -
- Navigate to the tool's directory.
/opt/datacollector/bin
- Execute the tool.
./ipmi-scanner-cli -i IPADDRESS -u USERNAME -p PASSWORD > ipmioutput.txt
- Copy the ipmioutput.txt file to a new or existing helpdesk ticket with Hyperview support.