Using SSH or serial to IMM:
: Enter your 4-digit machine type and 7-digit serial number. Look for the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade (Feature code : Download the file to your computer. 2. Install the Key via IMM Web Interface
Starting with the second generation of the IMM, IBM moved to a purely software-based licensing model. This is where the concept of an "IBM IMM remote control activation key" truly became a software-based term. With IMM2, advanced features are unlocked by using a Feature on Demand (FoD) license. Unlike its predecessor's physical key, the IMM2's remote control capabilities are enabled entirely through software.
However, the true power of remote management lies in (specifically the ability to see the screen and control the keyboard/mouse remotely). This functionality falls under the "IMM Advanced" feature set.
Found on systems like the IBM System x3550 M2, x3650 M2, and early BladeCenter servers. These often used a physical hardware key (Virtual Media Key) or a software upgrade depending on the specific model sub-generation.
Because IBM sold its System x server division to Lenovo, the process for retrieving or purchasing these keys depends on the generation of your hardware.
To verify your status, log into the IMM web interface, navigate to the or Activation Keys section, and check for the "Remote Control" status. Step-by-Step: How to Retrieve and Install the Key
: The IMM requires a restart to fully initialize the advanced features after a key is uploaded.
Control the server OS remotely as if sitting in front of it.
Unique to your chassis. How to Find the Identifiers
Using SSH or serial to IMM:
: Enter your 4-digit machine type and 7-digit serial number. Look for the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade (Feature code : Download the file to your computer. 2. Install the Key via IMM Web Interface
Starting with the second generation of the IMM, IBM moved to a purely software-based licensing model. This is where the concept of an "IBM IMM remote control activation key" truly became a software-based term. With IMM2, advanced features are unlocked by using a Feature on Demand (FoD) license. Unlike its predecessor's physical key, the IMM2's remote control capabilities are enabled entirely through software.
However, the true power of remote management lies in (specifically the ability to see the screen and control the keyboard/mouse remotely). This functionality falls under the "IMM Advanced" feature set.
Found on systems like the IBM System x3550 M2, x3650 M2, and early BladeCenter servers. These often used a physical hardware key (Virtual Media Key) or a software upgrade depending on the specific model sub-generation.
Because IBM sold its System x server division to Lenovo, the process for retrieving or purchasing these keys depends on the generation of your hardware.
To verify your status, log into the IMM web interface, navigate to the or Activation Keys section, and check for the "Remote Control" status. Step-by-Step: How to Retrieve and Install the Key
: The IMM requires a restart to fully initialize the advanced features after a key is uploaded.
Control the server OS remotely as if sitting in front of it.
Unique to your chassis. How to Find the Identifiers
