| Feature | Standard IMM (Base) | IMM with Activation Key | |--------|---------------------|--------------------------| | Power on/off | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | | Text console (SOL) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Remote KVM/Video | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Virtual Media | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Email alerts | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | SNMP traps | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | LDAP/AD auth | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Remote boot ISO | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
Do not use “unofficial” keys offered in forums or IRC. They are either: Ibm Imm Activation Key
Always obtain the key from Lenovo or an authorized partner. | Feature | Standard IMM (Base) | IMM
| Method | Details | |--------|---------| | Purchase from Lenovo/IBM | For older IBM System x, now supported by Lenovo. Part number: 00AR528 (IMM Advanced Upgrade FoD) – price ~$100–200 USD depending on server. | | OEM resellers | CDW, SHI, Insight, etc., can sell the electronic key as a "License only" SKU. | | Second-hand/used | Some sellers on eBay offer keys, but high risk – keys are often claimed or invalid. | | Included with certain server models | Some high-end X5 servers include Premium key by default – check your server’s configuration. | Do not use “unofficial” keys offered in forums or IRC
⚠️ No legal free activator or keygen exists – IBM/Lenovo checks keys against an online or offline signature based on the server’s unique ID.
Once you have a valid key (provided by Lenovo as a string of characters), the installation process is straightforward.