Lights out management port of NetScaler MPX

Last published : Oct 01, 2026
Some NetScaler appliances have an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), also known as the lights out management (LOM) port, on the front panel of the appliance. You can use the LOM port to remotely monitor and manage the appliance, independently of the NetScaler software.
Connect the LOM port to a dedicated channel that is separate from the data channel, to maintain connectivity to the appliance even if the data network is down. You eliminate the data cable and data network as a single point of failure.
You can access the LOM port through a browser and use the GUI (GUI) for most tasks. All tasks can be performed through the NetScaler shell.
You can use either the GUI or a shell for the following tasks:
  • Configuring the network settings
  • Health monitoring
  • Power control operations
  • Factory reset
  • Enable or disable RAKP
Different NetScaler® ADC appliances support different shells:
  • For FreeBSD based NetScaler MPX, use the bash nsroot shell (also known as NS Shell).
  • For Linux-based appliances, use the Linux bash root shell.
Note
The terms LOM and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) are used interchangeably.
Related information
Set the LOM password length using the IPMI toolConfigure the network settings on the LOM portCreate and install an SSL certificate on NetScaler MPX 9100 and MPX 16000Install a certificate and key on older platforms using the LOM GUIObtain the MAC address, serial number, and host properties of the appliancePerform power control operations by using the LOM portRestore the BMC configuration to factory defaultsUse the BIOS POST code to detect errorsUpgrade the LOM firmware on a NetScaler MPX applianceEnable RADIUS authentication in the LOM GUIRAKP topology on NetScaler appliancesConfigure Active Directory in LOMChange the BMC host nameLOM port management for MPX 9200 and MPX 17000

LOM support matrix

The LOM support matrix shows the recommended LOM firmware version for different platforms.
Platform Recommended Version
MPX 5900 4.70
MPX 8000 3.56
MPX 8900 4.70
MPX 9100 3.11.0
MPX 9100 FIPS 3.11.0
MPX 9200 4.1.2
MPX 14000 4.14
MPX 14000-40S 4.14
MPX 14000 FIPS 4.14
MPX 14000-40G 4.14
MPX 15000 5.70
MPX 15000-50G 5.70
MPX 16000 3.11.0
MPX 25000A 4.14
MPX 25000TA 4.14
MPX 25000-40G 4.14
MPX 26000 5.70
MPX 26000-50S 5.70
MPX 26000-100G 5.70
Note:
The following NetScaler software versions support LOM versions 4.70 and 5.70:
  • Release 13.1 Build 51.x and later
  • Release 14.1 Build 12.x and later
  • Release 13.1-FIPS Build 37.164 and later