Category Archives: Hardware

Using IPMI Tools to Monitor System Hardware

IPMI is the Intelligent Platform Management Interface which is an open standard that is integrated into most systems by hardware manufacturers. IPMI can provide real time hardware information including system temperatures, voltages, fan speeds and hardware status, along with identification … Continue reading

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Configuring and Using Dell DRAC Cards in Linux

The Dell DRAC (Dell Remote Access Card) is a powerful piece of hardware for remote server management. Utilizing a DRAC card, you can have total server control from remote locations including control to power on or off the server as … Continue reading

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Managing hardware RAID with MegaCLI

A guide and a few examples on the usage of the Dell PERC / LSI MegaRaid MegaCLI utility. Continue reading

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