OpenBMC with Redfish | RDW Servers Altai/Caucasus | Secure Management

Russian computer equipment manufacturer RDW Technologies LLC (RDW Computers brand) has taken another technological step in the development of its own server solutions. An updated version of OpenBMC with support for Redfish hardware management protocols has been released for servers in the Altai and Caucasus series.

What advantages does the new version of OpenBMC give to users? First of all, it improves the quality and security of monitoring. With its help, regardless of the operating system running on the server, you can remotely monitor the status of sensors, manage power, firmware and disks, organize remote booting over the network, and ensure the operation of the remote access console.

The Redfish Hardware Management Protocol is a compilation of specifications and protocols that provide remote management of servers, storage systems, networks, and other IT infrastructure facilities. Among the main advantages of Redfish is the use of common open standards for data transmission (REST JSON API, HTTPS). This facilitates the development of software for this protocol and allows server manufacturers to use the standard. In turn, the HTTPS protocol guarantees the security of the transmitted data. And the information from the server to the system administrator is transmitted in a format that is easily understood without additional processing.

The wide range of Redfish features includes: privilege model for monitoring and management; system settings; BIOS configuration; power management system; information viability sensors; network settings; memory settings; Redfish configuration service; account management; firmware versions; authentication within the infrastructure; CURL compatibility; client automation and embedded service processes.

Unlike the standard proprietary firmware for BMC controllers provided by server hardware manufacturers, the developed updated version of OpenBMC for servers of the RDW Computers brand allows full control of the BMC software and independently generates firmware and updates to them.