What Does Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Mean?
A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a service processor which is capable of monitoring the physical state of servers, computers or other hardware devices with help of sensors. Part of the Intelligent Platform Management Interface, the baseboard management controller is embedded within the main circuit board or motherboard of the device or computer to be monitored. A baseboard management controller helps a single administrator to monitor a large number of servers or devices remotely, thereby helping reduce the operating cost of the network.
Techopedia Explains Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
A baseboard management controller usually consists of a bootloader and an interface to connect to the removable device. The baseboard management controller communicates through an independent connection with the system administrator.
- Logging
- Power control
- Console redirection
