Lenovo RD240 - Manual (Page 7)

Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for ordering and using the ThinkServer® Remote Management Module, hereinafter referred to
as the Remote Management Module.
The User Guide describes how to use the Remote Management Module, the overview of the module features
and how to set up and operate the module.
The User Guide is for system administrators responsible for installation, troubleshooting, upgrade and
maintenance of the Remote Management Module. As a system administrator, once you are familiar with
the Guide you can use Remote Management Module to access remotely from any location to respond for
emergency.
Terminology
The following table lists the terms used in this document and its corresponding descriptions.
Abbreviation Definition
BMC System Board Management Controller
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
IPMI Intelligent Platform Management Interface
KVM Keyboard, video and mouse
MAC Media Access Controller
TCP/IP Transfer Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
Safety information
With reference to either the Guide or other documents, you should always pay particular attention to safety
information before operating the ThinkServer. To ensure full compliance with the existing certification and
licensing, you must follow the installation instructions in the Guide.
Warning:
• Power on / off: The power button can not cut off system power or Remote Management Module power.
To cut off the power of Remote Management Module, you must disconnect the AC power cord from the
power outlet. When opening the chassis to install or remove the parts, you should make sure the AC
power cord has been disconnected.
• Dangerous situations, equipment and cables: Power, telephones and signal cables may have the
danger of electric shock. Before opening the device, shut down the server, disconnected the power cord,
the communication system, network and modem connected to the server. Otherwise, it may result in
personal injury or equipment damage.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and ESD protection: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage disk
drivers, system board and other components. We recommend that you complete all the steps in this
Section only in the ESD protective workstations. If ESD workstation is unavailable, wear anti-static wrist
strap while holding parts and connect the wrist strap to the ground wire (that is, any unpainted metal
surface) of the server chassis to provide ESD protection.
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