Visit the Lenovo Features on Demand (FoD) website.

| Method | Details | |--------|---------| | | 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. |

From a business perspective, the activation key ensures that enterprise customers—who depend on remote management—subsidize the feature’s development, while budget-conscious buyers can opt out.

To obtain an IBM iMM Activation Key, follow these steps:

The is a specialized service processor that provides a web-based interface for monitoring and managing your server independently of the operating system. It consolidates functions previously found in Baseboard Management Controllers (BMC) and Remote Supervisor Adapters. Purpose of the Activation Key

Provides expanded hardware monitoring, diagnostic tools, and backup features to keep the system running securely. How to Install a Key Obtain the Key: Download the file from the Lenovo/IBM Features on Demand website using your server’s machine type and serial number. Log in to IMM:

Some servers (e.g., x3550 M4, x3650 M4) refer to this as .

Depending on the server generation (IMM or IMM2), different tiers are available: Key Features Requirement