Therefore, the guide should mention configuring CONFIG_IPMI_INTEL_BMC in the kernel and that the module is ipmi_intel_bmc. The user would then use modprobe to load the module.
This is a crucial correction to avoid confusion. So in the installation section, the kernel configuration step would involve enabling IPMI_INTEL_BMC, and the module to load is ipmi_intel_bmc. ipx566 full
Let me check the kernel documentation to confirm the driver's availability and any specific notes. For example, in the Linux kernel 5.10+, the ipx566 driver is part of the drivers/char/ipmi directory. It might depend on other IPMI modules like ipmi-si, ipmi-hpc, etc. So in the installation section, the kernel configuration
Also, maybe mention security aspects, like securing the BMC's network access, using secure channels for IPMI communication, and keeping firmware updated. It might depend on other IPMI modules like
Usage examples could include monitoring system health (temperature, fan speed), power management (rebooting, power cycling), and sending alerts. Need to show how to use ipmitool with the driver.
I should also mention testing with tools like ipmitool to check if the BMC is reachable. For example: