Single-System Management Tools
The following table describes Oracle's single-system management tools, and provides
links to an overview of each.
For an overview of multiple-system management tools, see Multiple-System Management Tools.
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Oracle Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
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Embedded service processor (SP) utility with a command-line
interface and web browser interface. No installation
required.
Configure and manage server components locally or remotely by
connecting to a dedicated network port, a local serial port, or a
sideband port.
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Oracle Hardware Management Pack
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Add-on software package available from My
Oracle Support. Must be installed once an operating system has been
installed.
Monitor hardware through the host operating system either remotely
using SNMP, or locally using command-line interface tools.
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BIOS Configuration Utility
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Graphical setup utility included with the BIOS firmware. Accessed
by booting the system and interrupting the boot process.
View system information and configure boot-related
properties.
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Each system management tool has unique capabilities, but some of the functions of the
tools overlap. The following table lists common system management tasks and the tools
you can use to perform each task.
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Power the server on and off remotely.
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Configure the service processor.
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Configure RAID.
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Refer to the hardware installation guide for your server.
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Download software and firmware.
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See how much power the server is consuming at any given
time.
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Monitor hardware components.
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Update BIOS or Oracle ILOM firmware.
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Update HBA and expander firmware.
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Reset the server BIOS or Oracle ILOM to default values.
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