Chapter 2 Server Overview 2-5
2.1.3 Remote Manageability With ALOM CMT
The Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) CMT feature is a system controller
(SC) that enables you to remotely manage and administer the server.
The ALOM CMT software is preinstalled as firmware, and it initializes as soon as
you apply power to the system. You can customize ALOM CMT to work with your
particular installation.
ALOM CMT enables you to monitor and control your server over a network, or by
using a dedicated serial port for connection to a terminal or terminal server. ALOM
CMT provides a command-line interface for remotely administering geographically
PCI interfaces 3 PCI-Express (PCI-E) slots that support
*
cards with the following
specifications:
• Low-profile
• x1, x4, and x8 width
• 12v and 3.3v as defined by the PCI-Express specification
2 PCI-X slots that support
*
cards with the following specifications:
• 64-bit, 133 MHz
• Low-profile
• 3.3v (5v is also supplied, as defined by the PCI-X specification,
using a 3.3V form factor connector)
Power 2 hot-swappable and redundant power supply units (PSUs)
Refer to the
Sun Fire T2000 Server Site Planning Guide for power
and environmental specifications.
Remote
management
ALOM CMT management controller with a serial and 10/100 Mb
Ethernet port
Firmware System firmware comprising:
• OpenBoot™ PROM for system settings and power-on self-test
(POST) support
• ALOM CMT for remote management administration
Cryptography Hardware-assisted cyptographic acceleration
* PCI-Express and PCI-X specifications described in this table list the physical requirements for PCI cards. Ad-
ditional support capabilities (such as device drivers) must also be provided for a PCI card to function in the
server. Refer to the specifications and documentation for a given PCI card to determine if the required drivers
are provided that enable the card to function in this server.
TABLE 2-1
Server Features (Continued)
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