As data center complexity increases, so does the burden of server management. In response to this growing challenge, Rackable Systems has created the Roamer™ Remote Management technology, a complete lights-out solution using innovative in-band and out-of-band techniques accessible via serial and Ethernet interfaces.

Roamer simplifies administration on countless servers from one secure, central location — resulting in dramatically reduced workload for systems administrators while improving overall server reliability and serviceability.

Coupled with the key benefits of our patented, back-to-back mounting and server design — with features including I/O in front and leading-edge cooling technologies — data center administrators are able to manage and service machines in a fraction of the time typically required.

Key Advantages:

• Control BIOS settings – Easily change BIOS settings through serial redirection
• Power-on delay – Minimizes peak power during rack-wide power-on, reducing spike power requirements by up to 31%
• Turn systems on/off – Out-of-band access allows servers to be rebooted or turned on/off to save power, with no dependence on a server's motherboard or operating state
• Customized LCD display – Change LCD display text to show IP address, hostname, CPU load, maintenance information or customized message
• Trigger LED and LCD – Notify data center technicians which server needs service by animating red LED on front of server or sending message to LCD screen
• Monitor temperature – Track system power status and ambient case temperature
• Command interface – Boasts a rich array of command line and Web-based graphical user interface (GUI) features
• Directory Services – Extensive security enshured via LDAP/AD authentication, SSH and SSL
• Integration – SNMP services enables integration with 3rd party administration and monitoring tools

Because we perform all hardware integration and ship our solutions fully rack, stacked and cabled, no additional installation time is required to implement SGI's Roamer technology. It can be easily and seamlessly integrated with any console server, enabling administrators to immediately perform mission-critical tasks in a full remote mode.