Install server headless configuration and reset IPMI settings.
Install server headless configuration and reset IPMI settings.
I aim to set up an ISO and link it in. I think there are two ways—one auto-installs the ISO or another fixes the system before installing. Both seem to face unclear problems. Recently, I purchased a used server for practice. I've been attempting to install Ubuntu Server on it. My graphics card isn't functioning, so I've tried a headless setup. I recently learned about IPMI and attempted to connect, but it isn't visible on my router. I verified all connections are correct, the right RJ45 is used, and I tried using the VGA port for IPMI, yet no display appears. Then I attempted to create an auto-installer for the ISO and managed to get the server to start an SSH server. I can reach its IP, ping it, and try logging in, but it always returns "permission denied." I'm new to this hobby, so I'm unsure. The auto-installer should be placed on the only NVMe M.2 slot in a PCIe card, but it fails when I power down and remove the USB drive. After rebooting, it doesn't start the SSH server. Recently, I doubted my changes to the auto-installer settings; I switched the server's hostname. I plugged in a new drive, started it, but it doesn't recognize the new name. It seems the NVMe boots when the USB is connected, but not otherwise. I confirmed the NVMe isn't completely faulty—when inserted into my motherboard's M.2, a Mint Linux thumb drive showed files. However, when inserted into the PCIe slot or USB enclosure, it doesn't appear in Windows. Since it does start the SSH server, I'm convinced no hardware is damaged. There are no beep codes except a wake-up tone. I've followed the motherboard manual for troubleshooting, tested without RAM and with one stick, reset the CMOS, but still no progress. I'm not a CS student; this isn't my specialty. I'm turning to computer science now. My tech feels like it's trying to stop me. Edit_1: I'm making a mistake—I should have tried this first. Still, I plan to install Ubuntu Server on it once it's in my main machine. Why did I opt for the trickier route? Edit_2: My previous attempt failed for some reason. The NVMe seems to resist booting, possibly because the motherboard prioritizes its built-in VGA output. I disabled the VGA using a jumper and it worked. Now I've added a 2.5" SSD as the boot device, but for some reason NVMe still boots first, while the SSD doesn't. Additionally, IPMI was functional, but the seller didn't reset it as instructed. Specifications: Supermicro X9DRI v1.11A, 2x16GB RAM, Samsung PC3-14900R DDR3, 1866 MHz, E5-2667v2 CPU, single CPU. I used a 1050ti GPU and a 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD. Updated February 4, 2023 by TylerOfTrades Possible Solution
I used the built-in VGA connection to set up Fedora without modifying IPMI. Be aware that booting might be slow if the memory settings are complex. I didn<|pad|> to skip IPMI and don’t have any recommendations for automatic installation there, though I’ve managed to run it as a regular motherboard.