7. BMC Settings
This chapter describes the functional specifications of Inspur baseboard management
controller (BMC) and its detailed information.
7.1
Introduction
The
Inspur
Server Management System is a control unit for server management, and is
compatible with the standard IPMI2.0 specification.
The main functions of the Inspur Server Management System are:
Remote control
•
Achieves server control via functions such as KVM (Keyboard Video and Mouse), SOL
(Serial Over LAN), virtual media, etc.
NOTE:
SOL function must be implemented via third-party tools, such as IPMITool.
Warning management
•
Reports warning message in real time, and carries out corresponding solutions
according to the information.
State monitoring
•
Monitors the running states of all monitoring units in real time.
Device information management
•
Provides device version, model and asset information.
Heat dissipation control
•
It could adjust fan speed dynamically according to the ambient temperature and
workload.
IPMITool management
•
Supports the command operation sent by IPMITool. The IPMITool is downloadable:
http://
ipmitool.sourceforge.net/manpage.html.
WEB interface management
•
Provides a friendly and visual interface management. Configuration can quickly be
completed as well as query tasks, by simply clicking on the interface.
Account centralized management
•
Store accounts in the Active Directory server, direct the authentication process to
server, and achieve management system login with domain accounts.
BMC Settings
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