The SBC 5400 platform uses a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) for internal platform management. The BMC monitors and controls power, cooling, and alarms and presents data to internal/external management agents through standard IPMI 2.0-compliant data records.
The BMC can update the host (motherboard) processor BIOS and control the system clock generator configuration.
The BMC stores its CRU data records in a non-volatile memory, which is accessible through an I2C Sensor bus. The following table lists the BMC functionality in the SBC 5400 platform:
| BMC Feature | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Temperature read, reset, and power on/off |
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| Memory store | Stores CRU data records in a non-volatile memory accessible through an I2C Sensor bus. |
| Fan sub-system control | Controls the SBC 5400 Fan subsystem by monitoring each fan’s tachometer output and adjusting individual fan speed in response to chassis temperature changes. |
| LED control | Controls the five Front panel LEDs. |
| Alarm sub-system control | Not supported in current release. |
| Integrated firmware upgrade | SBC 5400 platform provides a mechanism for an integrated upgrade of the BIOS, BMC, and system PLDs firmware. This mechanism can be determined from the BMC GUI. |
| Connection to remote management entities | Provides both serial and 10/100 Ethernet ports for connection to remote management entities. |
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