The remote control activation key is a software license used to unlock "Premium" or "Advanced" management features on IBM/Lenovo System x servers. When a key is "verified," it means the IMM firmware has successfully validated the 25-character alphanumeric code or Feature on Demand (FoD) file as matching the server's unique Machine Type and Serial Number. Core Unlocked Features

A verified activation key unlocks the for IMM, providing capabilities beyond basic power management and health monitoring: