BASEBOARD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
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1. A baseboard management system applied in a server system having a plurality of servers, comprising:
- a plurality of baseboard management controller (BMC) nodes respectively located on the servers; and
a main BMC coupled to a network and to the BMC nodes through a communication link for executing a management software;
wherein each BMC node is connected with a corresponding host processor and with server board peripherals individually on a corresponding server; and
wherein the main BMC in cooperation with the BMC nodes is used to manage the servers remotely.
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A baseboard management system suitable for use in a high density server system is provided. The baseboard management system comprises: a plurality of baseboard management controller (BMC) node respectively located on the servers; and, a main BMC coupled to a network and to the BMC nodes through a communication link for executing a management software; wherein each BMC node is connected with a corresponding host processor and with server board peripherals individually on a corresponding server; and wherein the main BMC in cooperation with the BMC nodes is used to manage the servers remotely.
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1. A baseboard management system applied in a server system having a plurality of servers, comprising:
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a plurality of baseboard management controller (BMC) nodes respectively located on the servers; and a main BMC coupled to a network and to the BMC nodes through a communication link for executing a management software; wherein each BMC node is connected with a corresponding host processor and with server board peripherals individually on a corresponding server; and wherein the main BMC in cooperation with the BMC nodes is used to manage the servers remotely. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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