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Oracle® X8 Series Servers Administration Guide

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Updated: October 2019
 
 

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.

Tool
Description
Function
  • Preinstalled service processor (SP) with integrated firmware. No installation is required but initial configuration is required.

  • Operates independently of the host.

  • Provides a web interface and a command-line interface (CLI).

  • Configure and manage server components locally or remotely.

  • Connect to a dedicated network port, sideband port, or local serial port.

  • Provides commands and agents that run at the operating system level, across multiple systems.

  • Is included as part of the Oracle Solaris OS starting with Oracle Solaris 11.2, or as a standalone product for other supported operating systems. See the support matrix at https://www.oracle.com/goto/ohmp.

Monitor hardware through the host operating system, either remotely using SNMP or locally using command-line interface tools.
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.

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.

Task
Oracle ILOM
Oracle Hardware Management Pack
BIOS Setup Utility
Documentation
Power the server on and off remotely.
Configure the service processor.
Modify and configure boot properties
Monitor hardware components.
Configure RAID.
See how much power the server is consuming at any given time.
Update BIOS or Oracle ILOM firmware.
Update HBA and expander firmware.
Reset the server BIOS or Oracle ILOM to default values.
Download software and firmware.

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