OCPRF100 MP Server System Technical Product Specification

Revision 1.0

Figure 3-10: PCI Card Retention Mechanism

Revised non-hot plug, hot plug, and top covers are required to accommodate the additional hardware used in this enhanced solution.

3.4Server Management

The server system management architecture features several management controllers, which autonomously monitor server status and provide the interface to server management control

functions. The controllers communicate via an I2C-based serial bus referred to as the Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB).

The functions of each controller are summarized in the following sections. The firmware of all the controllers is field upgradeable, using the Server Management Firmware Update Utility. Refer to the OCPRF100 MP Server Management External Architecture Specification for more details.

3.4.1Front Panel Controller

The FPC on the OCPRF100 MP server system chassis front panel board manages the front panel operations. Since this controller is responsible for system power control, it is powered from

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