Network client id from external managment host via management network

Abstract

A method includes a management host server causing a power distribution unit to apply standby power to at least one server management module having at least one service processor; the management host server receiving an IP address request from the at least one server management module; the management host server network assigning the IP address and associates the at least one server management module with the assigned IP address; and the management host server issuing a command to the at least one server management module to store a client ID as a location sensor value wherein a geographic map can be created using the client ID.

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