How to Access Server IPMI Console via IPMI

Introduction

IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) allows you to remotely manage and monitor your dedicated or GPU servers. This beginner-friendly guide walks you through accessing the console using a browser and Java environment.

Step 1: Download and Install Java

IPMI access requires Java to run. If Java is not installed, download and install it first:
Download JRE

⚠️ Make sure to install JRE, not just JDK.

Step 2: Access IPMI via Browser

1. Open Google Chrome or Firefox.
2. Enter the IPMI IP address provided (example: http://x.x.x.x or https://x.x.x.x).
3. Fill in the username and password when prompted.

Step 3: Launch IPMI Console

3.1 Click ‘Launch Console’

After logging in, click the Launch Console button to start the launch IPMI session.

3.2 Open the IPMI Console

A. Dedicated IPMI

• If your IPMI IP is like http://x.x.x.x or https://x.x.x.x, it is dedicated IPMI for dedicated server management or GPU server remote console management.
• Click the Launch.jnlp file downloaded from the browser.
  

B. Shared IPMI

• If your IPMI IP is like http://x.x.x.x:port or https://x.x.x.x:port (example: http://45.35.14.12:3480), it is shared IPMI.
• Steps for Shared IPMI:
  1. Open the downloaded .jnlp file.
     
  2. Edit the .jnlp file according to the new ports provided in the IPMI login details.
     
     
  3. Save the file and double-click the updated .jnlp to launch the console.
     

     ⚠️ Note: Shared IPMI works best with Chrome or Firefox.

Step 4: Troubleshooting

4.1 Application Error

• If you see “Application Error”, it may be due to an outdated JRE.
• Install the latest JRE (step 1) and repeat steps 2–3.
  
  

4.2 Java Application Blocked

• If you see “Java Application Blocked”, add the IPMI site to the Java trust list:
  
  1. Open Java Control Panel
     
  2. Go to Security → Edit Site List
     
  3. Add the IPMI URL
     
  4. Relaunch the console
     

4.3 Normal Console Access

• Once launched, you can manage your server remotely via Ubuntu IPMI or Windows IPMI as if you were physically on-site.