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Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by burnt-resistor on Saturday June 06, 2026 @03:50PM (#48428353)
It likely depends on the mfgr. Supermicro calls it SFT-OOB-LIC. HP has standard and advanced iLO. Haven't tried the IPMI interface on Supermicro without a license, but basic power operation might work.
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Re:I tested every IP KVM in my Homelab by wtallis on Saturday June 06, 2026 @11:28PM (#48431492)
I've used several Supermicro boards across several generations, and never needed the extra license key for remote power on capability. Every server BMC I've ever used from any vendor had that capability standard without requiring the premium option. The features gated behind an extra license are typically things like remote KVM or remote changing of BIOS options.
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