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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Preinstalled service processor (SP) with integrated firmware. No
installation required. Some initial configuration is
required.
Operates independently of the host.
Provides a web interface and a command-line interface
(CLI).
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Configure and manage server components locally or remotely.
Connect to a dedicated network port, a sideband port, or a local
serial port.
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Provides commands and agents that operate at the operating system
level, and can be used across multiple systems.
Is included as part of the Oracle Solaris OS starting with Oracle
Solaris 11.2, or available as a standalone product for other
supported operating systems. Refer to the support matrix for
specific information: http://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp
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Monitor hardware through the host operating system, either
remotely using SNMP or locally using command-line interface
tools.
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Graphical setup utility included with the BIOS firmware. Accessed
by booting the system and interrupting the boot process.
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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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✓
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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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✓
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See how much power the server is consuming at any given
time.
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✓
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Monitor hardware components.
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✓
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Update BIOS or Oracle ILOM firmware.
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✓
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Update HBA and expander firmware.
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✓
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Reset the server BIOS or Oracle ILOM to default values.
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Modify and configure boot properties
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✓
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