SGI ISLE™ Cluster Manager Image of a data center.

Consolidated, single point of control for management and monitoring of complex, heterogeneous computing clusters.

High performance Linux clusters can consist of hundreds or thousands of individual components. Knowing the status of each node is critical to ensure the system is running safely and efficiently. Likewise, managing the software components of a cluster can be difficult and time consuming for even the most experienced administrator. Making sure each host's software stack is up to date and operating efficiently can consume much of an administrator's time.

ISLE Cluster Manager provides the necessary power and flexibility to monitor essential system metrics from a single point of control. ISLE Cluster Manager reduces the time and resources spent administering the system by improving software maintenance procedures and automating repetitive tasks. The comprehensive features of ISLE Cluster Manager help lower total cost of system ownership, increase productivity, and provide a better return on your HPC investment.

Read more in the ISLE Cluster Manager Datasheet (PDF 551K)

Key Features & Benefits

Feature Benefits
Heterogeneous Platform Support
  • Supports remote serial console access, power management, and environmental monitoring; including temperature, fans, voltages and other metrics
  • Power control and monitoring for systems that use industry-standard IPMI 1.5 or 2.0, and Linux Networx Icebox™
  • Compatible with the popular boot protocols Etherboot and PXE
Multicast Provisioning
  • Provision an entire cluster in the same time it takes to provision a single server
  • Dramatically reduce system downtime for system maintenance and software upgrades
Version Controlled Image Management
  • Track changes to the OS or kernel over time
  • Quickly return to a know working state if f problems arise after an OS, application, or kernel upgrade
High Performance Monitoring
  • Real-time analysis of over 120 essential system metrics
  • Track the power and health state of each node
Automated System Management
  • Automated system management takes pre-emptive actions when set system thresholds have been exceeded
  • Custom plug-ins can be written to add functionality or monitor a specific device or application
Simple to Use
  • Advanced Java-based GUI streamlines workflow by putting all common tasks into easily accessible locations
  • Dockable drag-and-drop panels can be arranged to create user dashboards that adapt to workflow
  • Command line interface available for users who prefer to keep their hands on the keyboard or do management through scripts