Proxmox Installation via IPMI – Full Step-by-Step Guide

1. Access IPMI / Remote Management

       - Open browser and go to the server’s IPMI/iDRAC/iLO address.

       - Log in with provided credentials.

2. Launch Remote Console

       - For Supermicro: Remote Control → Console Redirection → Launch Console.

       - For iDRAC: Dashboard → Virtual Console → Launch.

       - For iLO: Remote Console & Media → Launch Remote Console.

3. Mount Proxmox ISO

       - Download the Proxmox VE ISO.  << https://www.proxmox.com/en/downloads >>

       - Mount ISO via Virtual Media:

          * Supermicro: Virtual Media → Virtual Storage → ISO File → Plug in.

          * iDRAC: Virtual Media → Map CD/DVD → Select ISO.

          * iLO: Virtual Drives → Image File → Browse and Connect.

4. Change Boot Order

        - Enter BIOS through IPMI.

        - Set Virtual CD/DVD or Mounted ISO as the first boot device.

        - Save changes.

5. Reboot the Server

       - Perform a Power Cycle/Reset from IPMI.

       - System should boot from the Proxmox ISO.

6. Install Proxmox VE

        - Select 'Install Proxmox VE'.

        - Accept the license.

       - Choose the installation target disk.

       - Configure filesystem (ext4/ZFS).

       - Set root password and email.

       - Configure static network settings.

       - Start installation.

7. Remove ISO and Reboot

       - Disconnect virtual ISO from IPMI Virtual Media.

       - Reboot server and allow system to boot from disk.

8. Access Proxmox Web Interface

        - Visit: https://SERVER-IP:8006

        - Login:

           User: root

           Realm: Linux PAM authentication

           Password: the one you set during installation.