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- Dual Network Interface Cards (NICs): Most rack-mounted servers are equipped with at least two, but it should be verified before purchasing. Two NICs should be configured for redundancy and prevent network loss due to an unexpected outage with only 1 NIC.
- Remote Management (Out-of-Band Management): Dedicated Ethernet-capable remote server management port. These type of ports are used to access the server at the hardware/console level for remote management. This dedicated port and service emulates an individual physically standing right in front of the server performing tasks. Examples of an OOBM port is iDRAC and IPMI
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ECE-IT considers a Remote Management port/service to be a requirement, rather than a recommendation. For example, the ECE-IT group heavily relies on Remote Management (OOBM) services for managing departmental servers and hasn't had a need to visit the UDC in years. |