Managing OpenBMC-based systems

IBM® Power Systems servers use a baseboard management controller (BMC) for system service management, monitoring, maintenance, and control. The BMC also provides access to the system event log files (SEL). The BMC is a specialized service processor that monitors the physical state of the system by using sensors. A system administrator or service representative can communicate with the BMC through an independent connection. The OpenBMC tool provides a communication method to the BMC, by using a command-line interface. The OpenBMC tool can be used either from a remote Linux® system, or from the host operating system console window. The OpenBMC tool can be connected remotely to the BMC by using a configured Ethernet port. You can connect your server to a monitor by using the VGA port at the rear of the server.