 - Lights-out management (LOM) is the ability for a system
administrator to monitor and manage servers by remote control. A complete
LOM system consists of a hardware component called the LOM module and a
program that facilitates the continuous monitoring of variables such as
microprocessor temperature and utilization. The program also allows for
such remote operations as rebooting, shutdown, troubleshooting, alarm
setting, fan-speed control, and operating system reinstallation.
A single LOM system can be used with more than one server without the
need for on-site staff at any of the server locations. Communication between
the controller and the remote servers can be done through an independent
dial-up connection. The LOM module keeps a record of all the operations
(known as the event log), allowing the administrator to instantly check any or all of several hundred recent system events.
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