Access Through The Network Management Port; Alom - Sun Microsystems Sun Fire V445 Server Administration Manual

For instructions on accessing the system console through a terminal server, see
"Accessing the System Console With a Terminal Server" on page
For instructions on accessing the system console through an alphanumeric terminal,
see "Accessing the System Console With an Alphanumeric Terminal" on page
For instructions on accessing the system console with a Tip line, see
System Console With a Tip Connection Throught the Serial Management Port" on
page

Access Through the Network Management Port

Once you have configured the network management port, you can connect an
Ethernet-capable device to the system console through your network. This
connection provides for remote monitoring and control. In addition, up to four
simultaneous connections to the system controller sc> prompt are available through
the network management port. For more information, see
Management Port" on page
For more information about the system console and the ALOM system controller,
see:
"About the sc> Prompt" on page 32
"About the ok Prompt" on page 35

ALOM

ALOM software is preinstalled on the server's system controller (SC) and is enabled
at the first power on. ALOM provides remote powering on and off, diagnostics
capabilities, environmental control, and monitoring operations for the server. The
primary functions of ALOM include the following:
Operation of system indicators
Fan speed monitoring and adjustment
Temperature monitoring and alerts
Power supply health monitoring and control
USB overcurrent monitoring and alerts
Hot-plug configuration change monitoring and alerts
Dynamic FRU ID data transactions
For more information about ALOM software, see
Controller Card" on page
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