Siemens SIMATIC IPC427E Operating Instructions Manual page 59

SIMATIC IPC Remote Manager
The "SIMATIC IPC Remote Manager" software is available for utilization of the AMT
functions with SIMATIC IPCs. The software can be ordered from the Siemens online
ordering system. For detailed information about "SIMATIC IPC Remote Manager", refer to
the corresponding product documentation: SIMATIC IPC Remote Manager
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/48707158)
Typical areas of application and functions of the SIMATIC IPC Remote Manager:
● Remote maintenance of SIMATIC IPC with AMT, for example for service purposes in the
case of a defective operating system or for adapting BIOS settings.
● Diagnostics without on-site use
● Convenient service: Access to AMT clients, such as headless systems, without additional
hardware
● Resource management
Requirement
● A device with Xeon or Core i5 processor
● A functioning and configured management engine
● A functioning and configured Ethernet connection
● A help desk PC with a functioning and configured Ethernet connection for the full AMT
functionality
Configuration of the AMT PC
You configure AMT by means of the BIOS setup and MEBx (Management Engine BIOS
Extension). MEBx is a BIOS extension for configuration of AMT (see BIOS description in
section "Technical specifications").
SIMATIC IPC427E
Operating Instructions, 09/2017, A5E37454814-AB
Extended device functions
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