HIP Functionality
MegaRAC Capabilities
The MegaRAC card extends HIP functionality by
providing:
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out-of-band (via dial-up modem) status retrieval and
management
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remote power-cycling
•
access to the power-on self-test (POST)
MegaRAC server management capabilities include:
•
monitoring the voltages (3.3 volt, 5 volt, and 12 volt),
gunning transceiver logic (GTL) termination, central
processing unit core voltage (CPU VCORE), and the
system battery
•
monitoring both the microprocessor and ambient
temperatures in the server
•
monitoring the revolutions per minute (rpm) and
status of the main and auxiliary fans (via I
monitoring)
•
monitoring system errors
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