ipmitool ☆

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Description:
Utility for IPMI control with kernel driver or LAN interface

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: ipmi bmc server-management hardware-monitoring networking cli

Install: brew install ipmitool

About:
IPMItool is an open-source command-line interface utility designed for managing and configuring devices that support the Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) protocol. It allows users to interact with baseboard management controllers (BMCs) to monitor hardware health, such as temperature and voltage, and control system power states remotely. This tool is essential for out-of-band server management, enabling administrators to diagnose issues and perform maintenance even when the host operating system is offline.

Key Features:

Full IPMI v1.5 and v2.0 protocol support
Remote and local system management capabilities
Hardware monitoring (temperature, voltage, fan speeds)
Chassis power control (on, off, cycle, reset)
Serial over LAN (SOL) for remote console access

Use Cases:

Remotely reboot unresponsive servers in a data center
Monitor hardware health and sensor readings on physical machines
Configure network settings on Baseboard Management Controllers (BMCs)
Access the system console of a headless server via Serial over LAN

Alternatives:

ipmitool (native) – The standard open-source tool; Homebrew version ensures easy installation and updates on macOS/Linux.
Redfish API – Modern, HTTP/JSON-based standard replacing IPMI; requires newer hardware but offers better web integration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 12, 2025 1:20pm		3	VERSION_BUMP	16f7309b