Intel® Server Board M50CYP2SB Family Technical Product Specification
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5.
Server Management
The
Intel® Server Board M50CYP2SB
family uses the baseboard management controller (BMC) features of an
ASpeed* AST2500 Server Management Processor. The BMC supports multiple system management features
including intra-system sensor monitoring, fan speed control, system power management, and system error
handling and messaging. It also provides remote platform management capabilities including remote access,
monitoring, logging, and alerting features.
In support of system management, the system includes a dedicated management port and support for two
system management tiers and optional system management software.
•
Standard management features (Included)
•
Advanced management features ($$ Optional)
•
Intel® Data Center Manager (DCM) support ($$ Optional)
The following subsections provide a brief description of each.
5.1
Remote Management Port
The server board includes a dedicated 1 Gb/s RJ45 management port used to access embedded system
management features remotely.
Note:
The management port is dedicated for system management access purposes only. The port is not
intended or designed to support standard LAN data traffic.
Figure 27. Remote Management Port
To access the server remotely using the management port requires network parameters to be configured
using the <F2> BIOS Setup utility.
