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Appendix B: System management

Integrated hardware system management

The figure below is a simplified diagram of the system management features integrated into the server.

Figure 69 - Integrated system management

Baseboard management controller

The Altos G900 system incorporates a baseboard management controller (BMC), which is a dedicated microcontroller for system management activities. The BMC performs the following functions:

Monitors system components and sensors, including processors, memory, fans, power supplies, temperature sensors, and chassis intrusion sensors.

Manages nonvolatile storage for the system event log (SEL), sensor data records (SDRs), and baseboard field-replaceable unit (FRU) inventory.

Interfaces with the emergency management port (EMP) and LAN1 port to send alerts and interact with remote management systems.

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