ASRock Rack PAUL Remote Maintenance Card Low-Profile ASPEED AST2500

The ASRock Rack PAUL Remote Maintenance Card is a dedicated IPMI 2.0 remote management solution designed for ASRock Rack server and workstation motherboards. Featuring the ASPEED AST2500 controller, this low-profile PCI Express card provides out-of-band management capabilities including KVM over IP, virtual media, and remote power control, enabling efficient server administration from anywhere.

Advantages

Enables full remote server management independent of the operating system, reducing downtime and travel costs. Supports secure encrypted connections (SSL, SSH) and integrates with Active Directory, LDAP, and RADIUS for robust authentication. The low-profile form factor fits in space-constrained chassis.

Suitable for

• Data centers requiring out-of-band management for ASRock Rack servers
• IT administrators needing remote BIOS/UEFI updates and system monitoring
• Workstations and servers with limited expansion slots

Key specifications

• Controller: ASPEED AST2500
• Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x1
• Form Factor: Low-Profile PCI Express Card
• Video Output: 1 x D-Sub (VGA)
• Video Memory: 256MB DDR4 (integrated)
• IPMI Standard: IPMI 2.0
• Dedicated LAN: 1 x RJ45 (10/100 Mbps)
• Remote Management: KVM over IP, Virtual Media, Remote Power Control, Remote BIOS/UEFI Update, Event Logging
• Security: SSL encryption, User authentication, IP/MAC filter
• Supported Protocols: TCP/IP, DHCP, SMTP, HTTP/HTTPS, SNMP, SSL, SSH, SFTP, LDAP, LDAPS, RADIUS, Active Directory
• Motherboard Connectivity: Internal IPMI Header (for ASRock Rack motherboards)
• Supported OS: Windows Server, Linux
• Virtual Media: USB 2.0 (CD/DVD-ROM, USB FDD, USB HDD)
• Management Interface: Web-based GUI, CLI
• System Monitoring: Temperature, Fan Speed, Voltage, Power Status

Recommendations

For optimal performance, ensure your ASRock Rack motherboard has a compatible IPMI header. The card includes a low-profile bracket; a standard bracket may be required for full-height chassis.