IBM - 00MY557 - Lenovo BladeCenter KVM/Advanced Management Module

IBM 00MY557 Lenovo BladeCenter KVM/Advanced Management Module

The IBM 00MY557 Lenovo BladeCenter KVM/Advanced Management Module (AMM) is a chassis management module for Lenovo/IBM BladeCenter environments, combining integrated KVM console access with advanced remote administration. It is designed to centralise chassis-level monitoring and control, provide remote console access for blade troubleshooting, and support out-of-band management workflows for distributed sites and data centres.

For teams maintaining mixed IBM infrastructure, this module is typically deployed alongside BladeCenter compute and can complement broader platform sourcing across IBM estates, including BLADE SERVER and RACK SERVER environments where consistent remote access and operational processes matter.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics and deployment benefits for BladeCenter operations:

• BladeCenter Advanced Management Module (AMM) role to centralise chassis-level monitoring, inventory, and administrative control.
• Integrated KVM-over-management functionality to access blade server consoles remotely for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Out-of-band management capability to manage the chassis independently of the production network for higher operational resilience.
• Remote power control and health monitoring features to support incident response and planned maintenance windows.
• Event logging and alerting functions to help identify hardware issues and reduce time to resolution.
• Compatibility with Lenovo/IBM BladeCenter chassis management architecture to maintain consistent operational workflows.
• Designed for BladeCenter chassis families such as BladeCenter H and BladeCenter S to support ongoing operation of existing blade estates.
• Enterprise-grade module design intended for reliable 24/7 operation in shared chassis environments.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished modules are a practical way to extend the lifecycle of existing BladeCenter installations, control budget compared to buying new, and reduce electronic waste.

All products from Direct Hardware Supply include a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request, and we ship worldwide from Denmark.

To complete a BladeCenter or rack deployment, Direct Hardware Supply can also help source related infrastructure such as SWITCH hardware for connectivity and segmentation around your chassis and management network.