OpenBMC 2.18 is now available with expanded support for AMD, Intel, Ampere, and hyperscale servers. Discover how this open-source BMC firmware improves security, scalability, and hardware management for data centers. Download on GitHub
The Linux Foundation has launched OpenBMC 2.18, the latest iteration of its open-source Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) firmware stack. This release underscores the growing demand for open-source firmware in enterprise and hyperscale data centers, with expanded support for AMD, Intel, Ampere, and major OEM platforms.
Derived from Yocto Project 5.2, OpenBMC 2.18 introduces upstream support for 50+ new server motherboards, including reference designs from AMD, Intel, and Ampere, as well as enterprise-grade platforms from HPE, IBM, Supermicro, and Meta/Facebook.
Why OpenBMC 2.18 Matters for Data Centers & Hyperscalers
OpenBMC has become a critical component in modern server management, offering:
✔ Remote monitoring & diagnostics
✔ Secure firmware updates
✔ Hardware health analytics
✔ Vendor-neutral BMC standardization
With major cloud providers (Meta, ByteDance) and OEMs (ASRock, Tyan, Wistron) adopting OpenBMC, enterprises now have a scalable, vendor-agnostic alternative to proprietary BMC solutions.
Newly Supported Platforms in OpenBMC 2.18
Enterprise & Hyperscale Server Support
AMD: DaytonaX, EthanolX
Ampere: MtJade, MtMitchell-DCSCM
HPE: DL360-G11, DL385-G11
IBM: Genesis3, Witherspoon
Meta/Facebook: Yosemite4, Tioga Pass
Supermicro: X11SPI
Reference & ODM Motherboards
ASRock: ROMED8HM3, X570D4U
Tyan: S7106, S8036
Wistron: Lannister
Hyperscaler & Custom Solutions
ByteDance: G220A
NVIDIA: GB200NVL-OBMC
Qualcomm: QCOM-DC-SCM-V1
(Full list available in OpenBMC GitHub)
Key Improvements & Industry Impact
OpenBMC 2.18 enhances:
🔹 Security: Tighter integration with SPDM (Security Protocol & Data Model)
🔹 Compatibility: Broader IPMI & Redfish API support
🔹 Performance: Optimized for EPYC, Xeon, and Ampere Altra platforms
This release aligns with the Open Compute Project (OCP) standards, making it ideal for hyperscale data centers and Tier-1 cloud providers.
How OpenBMC 2.18 Benefits IT Decision-Makers
For CIOs, data center architects, and firmware engineers, OpenBMC offers:
✅ Reduced vendor lock-in
✅ Lower TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) vs. proprietary BMCs
✅ Faster vulnerability patching through open-source collaboration
With Meta, Google, and Microsoft contributing to OpenBMC, enterprises gain enterprise-grade reliability without licensing fees.
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