Siemens SIMATIC IPC RW-545A

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6.6 Remote maintenance of the device
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6.6 Remote maintenance of the device
6.6.1 Remote maintenance functions
Remote maintenance of the devices is performed using Intel® Active Management
Technology (iAMT), which is integrated into the hardware and firmware of the computer.
Through remote access to SIMATIC IPCs, system or program errors can be eliminated,
program updates can be performed and firmware/BIOS settings can be made from a control
room (without on-site presence). Access is possible even if the operating system no longer
starts.
Several remote maintenance functions of iAMT are listed as examples below:
Function
Description
Remote operation
(keyboard video mouse
redirection)
With KVM Redirection, you can control SIMATIC IPCs remotely even if
they have no operating system or a defective operating system.
A KVM remote session is always possible with the KVM server
integrated in the firmware. This allows you to restart the IPC and
change firmware/BIOS settings remotely.
Remote power management
SIMATIC IPCs can be turned on and off and restarted from another PC.
IDE redirection
An ISO file on the Help Desk PC can be integrated and used on the
SIMATIC IPC as a DVD drive.
An ISO file contains a memory image of the content of a CD or DVD
structured in the ISO 9660 format.
Remote booting
A SIMATIC IPC can be booted remotely from a bootable ISO file made
available by another PC.
6.6.2 Remote maintenance with Intel® AMT
6.6.2.1 Procedure for using Intel® AMT
To make use of "Intel® Active Management Technology ", proceed as follows:
1. Note the information on the device requirements for Intel® AMT. (Page 86)
2. First, enable the Intel® AMT functions (Page 87) and then start the device again.
3. Log in to MEBx. (Page 88)
4. Then configure the Intel® AMT functions in the Options of the MEBx (Page 89).
6.6.2.2 Device requirements for remote maintenance with Intel® AMT
The following device requirements must be met for using Intel® Active Management
Technology (iAMT):
• Processor that supports iAMT technology
• Connection to the network
Workstation SIMATIC IPC RW-545A Operating
Instructions, 08/2023, A5E52943278-AA