OpenBMC

OpenBMC: Open Source BMC Firmware for Server and Switch Management

OpenBMC is an open source baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware used to monitor and manage devices like servers and network switches. It provides remote management, monitoring, and control capabilities.

What is OpenBMC?

OpenBMC is an open source baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware designed to monitor and manage the hardware of devices like servers, network switches, and telecom/networking equipment. It allows for remote, out-of-band management of a system's components independent of the operating system status.

Some key capabilities provided by OpenBMC include:

• Monitoring system health parameters like temperatures, voltages, power supply status, fan speeds, etc.
• Remote power control to power cycle or hard reboot systems
• Managing BIOS and firmware updates
• Viewing system logs and sensor data
• Configuring platform events and alerts
• Serial over LAN console access
• User and access management

As an open source solution, OpenBMC provides flexibility to customize the BMC firmware and integrate with existing infrastructure software investments. It uses standard IPMI and Redfish APIs for wide compatibility with popular data center and IT management tools.

OpenBMC Features

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