VPRO Essentials i5 Dell OptiPlex microvormfactor 5000

[PX1]

Hi, 

We have over a dozen of new Dell micro form factors, specifically the 5000 model equipped with i5 Vpro-Essentials, intended to replace their older counterparts with Vpro standard. Throughout our testing phase, we are attempting to execute a straightforward PowerShell PowerOn command to enable us to initiate these machines as needed. However, the current script, despite MEBX configuration, consistently returns a "cannot connect" message. Intriguingly, the older machines on the same network respond correctly to the identical script, promptly powering on upon command.

I am now exploring whether Vpro Essentials supports this type of command and, if so, seeking a comprehensive guide to properly configure the Vpro settings on the new machines to achieve functionality comparable to the older ones.

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# PowerShell script to power on a vPro Essentials PC using Intel AMT

# Replace with your PC's IP address, username, and password
$amtPCIP = "xxxxx"
$amtUsername = "xxxx"
$amtPassword = "xxxx"

# Import Intel AMT PowerShell Module
Import-Module "C:\Temp\IntelvProModule_18.0.0.1\Bin\IntelvPro\IntelvPro"

# Create an AMT connection
$amtConnection = New-AmtConnection -ComputerName $amtPCIP -Credential (Get-Credential -Credential "$amtUsername")

# Start AMT power management to power on the PC
Invoke-AMTPowerManagement -ComputerName $amtPCIP -Credential (Get-Credential -Credential "$amtUsername") -Operation PowerOn

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Message when run against on a older model (standard vPro): 

ComputerName Port Operation Status
------------ ---- --------- ------
xxxxxxxxxx 16992 PowerOn Successful

Message when run against the new model (Vpro Essentials): 

ComputerName : xxxxxxxxx
Port :
Operation :
Status : Cannot connect
Reason : Exception calling "Get" with "0" argument(s): "Cannot connect to the remote server."

[Eduardo_B_Intel]

Hello PX1,

I wish you an excellent Week start, Sir.

Thank you for contacting Intel Customer Support. Would you please provide additional information about these endpoints, their exact model and AMT version they have? I want to check compatibility with the APIs. For the scripts we usually offer this information as a guidance:

Intel® Endpoint Management Assistant (Intel® EMA) Application Programming Interface (API) Guide

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000055621/software/manageability-products.

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/19693/30076/intel-endpoint-management-assistant-intel-ema-api-sample-scripts.html

Was this information used as a reference for the script? If not, it'd be great if you could provide other details.

For anything else, let me know!

[Eduardo_B_Intel]

Hello PX1,

I wish you an excellent day, Sir.

This is a follow up message related to your case, where I would like to know if additional support is needed or there are additional questions about my previous message. I will monitor your case today and follow up again on 03-01-24 if needed. For anything else, I am at your complete disposal!

[Eduardo_B_Intel]

Hello PX1,

I wish you an excellent Week's start, Sir.

This is our follow up related to your case, where I would like to know if additional support is needed or there are additional questions about my previous message. I will monitor your case today, and check on the 7th. If there no response by that time, I will proceed with closure. For anything else, needed, we are at your complete disposal!

[PX1]

 The solution : 

Invoke-AMTPowerManagement -computername (ip or computername) -Credential admin -Port:16993 -TLS -AcceptSelfSignedCert -Operation:PowerOn

[Eduardo_B_Intel]

Hello PX1, 

I wish you an excellent day, Sir. I appreciate you sharing the response that worked for you. I will proceed with closure but please do not hesitate to reply back if you consider something else is needed. 

Warm regards,

Eduardo B

Intel Customer Support.