SPARC Enterprise T2000 and T1000 are monitored and administered by Sun Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) incorporated in the server cabinet. ALOM incorporates a service processor separate from all other processors.

ALOM regularly monitors server components including CPU, memory, disks, fan rotation and device temperatures. Monitored information is stored in ALOM. ALOM operation isn't affected by OS or server hardware failure.

ALOM can be operated by command line. Communication between server and ALOM console is encrypted and protected by SSH.

Exact and timely server status obtained by ALOM lessens the load on system administrators and reduces administrative costs.

Server Administration and Operation

SPARC Enterprise regularly monitor server components including, CPU, memory, PCI slots, fan rotation and device temperatures.

Any error in the server cabinet is notified and stored in ALOM. System administrators monitor and administer server status via a PC connected to ALOM by LAN.

These functions enable swift identification of component errors and detailed analysis of system operation.

Remote Monitoring

Server monitoring from a remote site is possible via LAN. Data encryption and protection, by supported protocols such as SSL and SSH, secures total data transmission between the server and the administrator.

You can select suitable ALOM functions for your system operation.

Server monitoring and operations including power-on/off from a remote site can be performed via LAN.

Errors occuring on the server are notified via E-mail to mobile phones or PCs. This allows remotely located system administrators to obtain timely monitoring information and take swift action to maintain system health.

Security

Access permission to ALOM operations can be controlled at a fine-grain level by ALOM user account. For instance, a user account with permission for server monitoring but veto on power control is protected from possible mistaken power-off operation.

Dividing permitted operations to different accounts enables secure system administration, avoids any malicious operation or fatal operational mistakes.