User`s guide

INTEL® SERVER MANAGER 8.40 SERVER GUIDE FOR WINDOWS
Baseboard Management Controller. A microchip that autonomously polls system health status.
The BMC operates on standby power and can take several actions should any elements go out of
range.
BSA
Bootstrap Agent. A set of modules installed onto computers that securely enable the
bootstrapping (loading and executing) and configuration of other software packages from a
remote console application.
C
cache
A block of fast memory that holds data or instructions the processor is most likely to use next. A
primary cache is built into the microprocessor. A secondary cache is external to the
microprocessor and uses its own memory chips. The write policy of a memory cache can be
implemented in two ways: a
write-through cache and a write-back cache.
chassis
The frame or structure of a computer. A blade chassis is the frame that holds multiple
blade
servers
and typically includes a chassis management module (MM) that enables integrated
management of multiple blade servers.
CIM
Common Information Model. An industry standard for managing a computer's components. CIM
is also sponsored by the Desktop management Task Force (DMTF). Intel Server Manager uses
CIM to gather information about a computer's components.
CMM
Chassis
management module.
COM1
First communications port (Communications 1). Because serial ports are often used for
connecting long-distance communications devices (such as modems) to a computer, the serial
ports on a computer are named "COM1" (Communications 1) and "COM2" (Communications 2).
CRC
Cyclical Redundancy Check. A network error-checking procedure that calculates a checksum of a
packet’s contents before sending the packet, then stores that checksum in the trailer of the
packet to be delivered. When the packet arrives at its destination on the network, the checksum is
recalculated to verify the data integrity. If a discrepancy exists, the originating computer receives
a request to resend the packet.
D
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. A communication protocol for managing
IP address
assignments within a network. IP addresses for nodes on the network can be static (one address
for one node) or can be assigned dynamically (for example, if there are more computers than
available IP addresses).
DIMM
Dual In-line Memory Module. A small circuit board that contains memory chips on both sides of
the module. Like the
SIMM, the DIMM is easily inserted into a socket on the motherboard to
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