Is IPMI important for a Dedi?

[JayCawb]

We have free reboots + permanent KVMoIP with every server, so yeah it's definitely a handy thing to have and should be included by default.

 

[fapvps]

I think it is simply a must have feature on any server.

 

[notFound]

It depends what this 'small fee' for iKVM is. Generally I don't like to go without IPMI for personal stuff, but in a production environment definately not unless I've got some really quick remote hands that can do stuff. ;-)

 

[Magiobiwan]

I consider it to be a very important thing to have. I coughed up the $20 for a DRAC for a PowerEdge I have Colo'ed because it didn't come with one. DRAC is VERY nice to have. And DRAC is basically IPMI, just with a different name.

 

[splitice]

Either IPMI or quick (<10m) access to KVM is a must for me.

Usually this rules out remote hands attaching a KVMoIP unit.

 

[concerto49]

Thanks for the replies. 1 observation regarding "I need IPMI" seems to be providers and/or those that work there. Those that say it's fine tend to be consumers

 

[wlanboy]

"I need IPMI" seems to be providers and/or those that work there. Those that say it's fine tend to be consumers

Might be true. First cannot wait for response times - second are used to wait a view hours until the fire brigade arrives.

 

[shawn_ky]

As a consumer, as long as it isn't mission critical, then no biggie.. but then, I wouldn't be using a budget server for mission critical, so it comes down to you are going to get what you pay for...

 

[NodeBytes]

I am a consumer. I would never order a server without IPMI of some form. If my server goes down I need to be able to get it back up asap. Right now my server doesn't have IPMI but it will as soon as my provider gets the switch for it setup.

 

[mikho]

Thanks for the replies. 1 observation regarding "I need IPMI" seems to be providers and/or those that work there. Those that say it's fine tend to be consumers

If I would run anything where I am not the only user, something like shared hosting or similar then a IPMI/drac/ILO or whatever it's called is a "must".

When it comes to personal stuff that is not sensitive to a couple of hours/days downtime then it's of no importance.


So as with most questions asked in this business, the answer is "it depends on what it's supposed to do"

 

[Patrick]

Always nice to have IPMI or KVM at the very least for the ability to have access to server if something messes up

 

[AlexBarakov]

As long as remote reinstall and remote reboot are options, no need for IPMI. Also it would be good to have some KVM on-site and just sell time on it.

 

[VPSCorey]

IPMI is best, but with it you have to maintain a VPN network or expose them publically to the customer.  Little overhead at first, but less requests on the back end.