of the software on the same server. It is also possible to install Platform Instrumentation on multiple servers and Console software on multiple clients.
PIC integrates into the enterprise and workgroup management consoles, as well as into the Intel Server Control Console. PIC relies on the management console to discover servers over the LAN. It also forwards changes in the server state to the management consoles for appropriate alert handling.
What is Platform Instrumentation?
Platform Instrumentation consists of the
Platform Instrumentation also provides instrumentation data for the servers connected through the Intelligent Chassis Management Bus (ICMB). This allows PIC to use the Platform Instrumentation on one server to access the Platform Management Technology on another server/chassis. This is useful when the target server is not fully operational (such as when the OS is down) and cannot be reached directly by the PIC, or when the target server is running an OS that is not supported by the Platform Instrumentation.
Any change in the server state generates a DMI indication. A Local Response Agent responds by taking actions such as:
•Powering off the server.
•Resetting the server.
•Shutting down the server.
•Generating an NMI.
•Beeping the system speaker.
•Logging to a disk.
•Broadcasting a message on the network.
•Displaying a message on the system console.
•Paging the administrator.
You can use Platform Instrumentation Control to:
•View consolidated server health information.
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