SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTELLIGENT AND FLEXIBLE MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING OF COMPUTER SYSTEMS

摘要

Systems and methods for intelligent and flexible management and monitoring of computer systems are provided using platform management controllers (PMCs) located on circuit boards of a computer system. The PMCs provide for enhanced circuit board certification and security, enhanced systems monitoring and reporting, and enhanced systems control. The PMCs also allow for emulation of processor-based devices and are low-power, low-cost and very fast when compared to the devices replaced and functionality provided. A power supply tracking apparatus helps to ensure that a first power input to an operational circuit maintains a predefined relationship to a second power input to the operational circuit. Systems and methods for receiving computer systems diagnostics information and for customizably displaying such information from a diagnostics monitoring device are incorporated into a computer system. The monitored computer system information is transmitted to a diagnostics device, such as by infrared or by a novel temporary wired connection.