Service Processor Management

Today’s next-generation servers contain a service processor – a hardware and software platform separate from the main CPU and the server’s operating system, located on the server motherboard, PCI card or blade server chassis. These embedded server management technologies enable remote access to power control, sensor readings and, in some cases, server configuration, monitoring and remote keyboard and mouse control even when a server is down. Service processors, including Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI), Dell Remote Access Cards (DRAC) and HP Integrated Lights Out (iLO), have been widely deployed in enterprises of all sizes.

Solutions

The MergePoint™ 5200 service processor manager enables IT professionals to perform secure, remote server management from any location using IPMI (versions 1.5 and 2.0), iLO and DRAC. The MergePoint 5200 appliance provides secure SoL, console access, power control and server hardware monitoring, along with IPMI provisioning and service processor auto discovery. Click for more

The MergePoint 5224/5240 service processor managers simplify out-of-band management of servers with service processor technologies by consolidating IP connections, user access and server health information. With multiple Ethernet ports, the MergePoint 5224/5240 appliances connect point-to-point with Ethernet-based iLO, IPMI (versions 1.5, 2.0), DRAC, RSA and ALOM service processors. Click for more