Smbios Version 2.6 May 2026
dmidecode -s system-manufacturer dmidecode -s smbios-version Output example: SMBIOS version: 2.6
On Windows (PowerShell):
Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_BIOS | Select SMBIOSMajorVersion, SMBIOSMinorVersion | Feature | SMBIOS 2.6 | |---------|------------| | Release year | 2007 | | 64-bit entry point | No (added in 3.0) | | UEFI awareness | Basic (better in 2.7+) | | IPMI BMC info | Yes (Type 38) | | Detailed power supply | Yes (Type 39) | | Memory channel layout | Yes (Type 37) | | Max table size (entry point) | 4GB (32-bit) | | Still used widely | Yes, in legacy/embedded systems | 8. Conclusion SMBIOS 2.6 was a mature, enterprise-ready release that filled critical gaps in power supply reporting and out-of-band management discovery. While superseded by 2.7+ and the 64-bit SMBIOS 3.x, version 2.6 remains a baseline for many deployed systems and a common target for hypervisor compatibility. If you’re working with older servers or industrial PCs, understanding 2.6’s capabilities—especially IPMI and power supply types—helps in writing accurate inventory scripts and management tools. smbios version 2.6
