[ale] 1U server question

[Jim Lynch]

Jeff Lightner wrote:
> I think you missed the point.
>
> The NIC/IP discussed below is for a "management card" which is separate
> from the standard kind of NIC you use for OSes.  Typically such
> "management cards" are accessible even when the OS is shutdown so long
> as there is power to the chassis.   These are quite common on UNIX
> servers such as HP.
>
> My earlier suggestion was that the Dell 1950 has something built into it
> already that may do this though I wasn't sure.  If not I know they do
> sell a management card solution for some of their systems.  It appears
> Jonathan is saying Dell and HP do sell such solutions.
>
> The benefit to this device is you can use it to power cycle the system
> even when the OS is already down.  They also usually have a console
> interface so that you can access the OS when it up.  Also since it is
> built into your 1U rack space you don't have to try to plan for more
> rack space for external KVM or remote power controllers.
>   
OK, I understand.  Thanks.