Detection of IPMI

When to Use

Use ipmi to verify the responsiveness of the IPMI-over-LAN protocol for the targeted host, in connectors that rely on the IPMI protocol and data source.

Connectors that rely on IPMI will solely address management cards and BMC (Baseboard Management Cards) connected to the network.

Syntax

connector:
  detection:
    criteria:
    - type: ipmi
      forceSerialization: true

Properties

Runtime Behavior

• Performs “get chassis status” query through IPMI-over-LAN
• For hosts that properly respond to IPMI-over-LAN, we get this result: System power state is up and the detection criterion succeeds.
• Otherwise, the detection criterion fails.

Recommended Pattern

• Use ipmi as a protocol capability gate, then do model/vendor discrimination in monitor data paths.
• Keep additional detection criteria lightweight (deviceType, optional vendor check).
• Prefer a non-IPMI criterion when you need strict product identification before collection.

Common Mistakes

• Using ipmi alone for vendor-specific connectors where false positives are possible.
• Assuming all OS/device categories can execute IPMI detection.
• Mixing in expensive criteria before confirming IPMI availability.

Examples

Community example — the ipmi criterion of IpmiTool^[1], included directly from the connector source:

- type: ipmi
  forceSerialization: true