The Oracle Hardware Management Pack Watchdog Agent (HMP Watchdog Agent) is an optional component that works with Linux. The HMP Watchdog Agent periodically checks the host and/or Oracle ILOM and performs a user-configured action if either proves unresponsive. The actions can include posting a warning to a log file, resetting the corresponding device, and in the case of the host, power cycling or powering off the host.
The HMP Watchdog Agent provides two services: ILOM watchdog and host watchdog.
You can configure the HMP Watchdog Agent using the ilomconfig CLI command (preferred), or by editing the hmp_watchdogd.conf file. For instructions, see Configuring the HMP Watchdog Agent.
For information on how to install this component, refer to the Oracle Hardware Management Pack Installation Guide.