Hardware Inventory and Status

This section provides detailed hardware inventory information related to the system’s processors, memory modules, and internal baseboard components. These pages help administrators verify CPU specifications, DIMM configuration, and the hierarchical structure of internal controllers for system validation, troubleshooting, or hardware tracking.

Viewing CPU, DIMM, and Baseboard Information

CPU Information

The CPU Information page displays the specifications, identifiers, and operational status of each installed processor.

Processor Details

• Id — Logical CPU identifier (e.g., cpu0).

• Manufacturer — The CPU vendor name.

• Speed — Operating frequency measured in GHz.

• Voltage — Current operating voltage.

• Socket Type — Physical socket specification where the processor is installed.

• Status — Installation and operational state (e.g., Populated, CPU Enabled).

Identification & Part Information

• Asset Tag — Asset management identifier.

• PPIN — Protected Processor Identification Number used for tracking and authentication.

• Part Number — CPU manufacturer part number.

• Processor Signature — Unique signature representing CPU model and stepping.

Cache Configuration

• L1 Cache — Level 1 cache capacity.

• L2 Cache — Level 2 cache capacity.

• L3 Cache — Level 3 cache capacity.

Additional Specifications

• Processor Type — Processor classification (e.g., CPU).

• Serial Number — Manufacturer-assigned serial number.

• Socket — Logical socket identifier.

• Number of Cores — Total number of physical CPU cores.

• Total Threads — Total number of logical threads supported.

DIMM Information

The DIMM Information page lists all installed memory modules and their key attributes. This page is useful for capacity planning, diagnostics, and inventory management.

Displayed Columns

• Slot Number — Physical DIMM slot identifier (e.g., CPU0_DIMM_A0).

• Size — Memory capacity of each module (in MB).

• Type — Memory module type (e.g., DDR4).

• Speed — Operating frequency in MHz.

• Voltage — Operating voltage.

• Manufacturer — DIMM vendor.

• Asset Tag — Asset management label.

• Serial Number — Manufacturer-assigned DIMM serial number.

• Part Number — Manufacturer’s part number.

System Component

The System Component page presents a hierarchical view of controllers and hardware components detected in the system.

Overview

This page includes a structured list of internal subsystems, such as:

• Platform Controller Hub (PCH)

• Signal processing controllers

• SoC (System on Chip) components

Each category can be expanded to display:

• Internal registers

• Configuration spaces

• Peripheral controllers

The exact items shown vary depending on the platform’s hardware design, board configuration, and installed components.

Viewing Inventory and LEDs

This section provides an overview of the system’s hardware inventory, health indicators, and LED identification controls. It allows administrators to quickly assess component status and toggle the Identify LED for supported devices.

Inventory and LEDs

The Inventory and LEDs page offers a consolidated view of hardware inventory, health indicators, and LED identification controls.

LED Light Control

• Displays the system’s power status

• Provides a toggle control for the System Identify LED (On/Off)

  • The Identify LED helps locate the system physically in a rack or lab.

Quick Links

Shortcut links provide direct navigation to related hardware categories:

• System

• BMC Manager

• Chassis

• DIMM Slot

• Fans

• Power Supplies

• Processors

• Assemblies

• Component Status Each category displays health status or operational indicators. Based on the provided example:

  • System: Health: Health status is OK; Identify LED can be toggled On or Off.

  • BMC Manager: Health status is OK

  • Chassis: Includes entries such as EVB_AST2600_Baseboard and R4000_Chassis, both with health OK.

  • DIMM Slots: Slots such as CPU0_DIMM_A0 and CPU0_DIMM_B0 show health OK and support Identify LED toggling.

  • Fans: No items detected

  • Power Supplies: No items detected

  • Processors: cpu0 Health status is OK.

  • Assemblies: Lists parts with identifiers such as 5100A3338300 and 5216A3134000.

Monitoring Sensors and PSU Data

Sensor Readings

The Sensor Readings page provides live monitoring of hardware sensor values and their current status. Users can filter values by sensor owner or type, and configure automatic refresh intervals for continuous monitoring.

Controls

• Select a sensor owner Default: BMC Other options: SATELLITE, ME

• Select a sensor type category Default: All Sensors Other categories:

  • Temperature

  • Processor

  • Voltage

• Auto Refresh (sec) Default: 60 seconds Range: 5–300 seconds, or Never

• Buttons:

  • Refresh

  • Show Thresholds

These controls allow administrators to refine displayed sensor information and view threshold definitions for monitored components.

SMBIOS

The SMBIOS page presents structured system information as defined by the System Management BIOS specification.

Overview

SMBIOS provides standardized hardware and firmware descriptors grouped by Type number. Each Type can be expanded to show detailed attributes, such as:

• Manufacturer

• Model

• Serial number

• Asset tags

• Configuration data

Available Type entries vary depending on the platform’s hardware design and BIOS implementation.

PFR Information

The Platform Firmware Resilience (PFR) page displays the security status, versions, and operational history of PFR-capable firmware components, including CPLD, BMC, and BIOS.

Displayed Information

• CPLD RoT Release Version and SVN Root of Trust firmware version for the CPLD.

• Platform State Current operational state of the platform.

• Recovery Count / Last Recovery Reason The total number of recovery operations performed and the reason for the most recent recovery.

• Error Codes Includes major and minor error status indicators.

• UFM / Provisioning Status Indicates whether the update and provisioning process has been completed.

• BMC & BIOS Update Intent Displays pending firmware update actions, if any.

• PFR Firmware Versions List firmware versions for both active and recovery partitions for: BIOS & BMC.

This page is essential for verifying firmware integrity and ensuring PFR mechanisms are functioning correctly.

Checking NVMe, NIC, and PCIe Devices

This section provides hardware inventory and interface-level information for network controllers and NVMe storage devices. It allows administrators to confirm connectivity, firmware versions, and device states for troubleshooting and asset management.

NIC Information

The NIC Information page provides detailed data for each Network Interface Controller (NIC) detected in the system, including hardware identifiers, port-level link status, and firmware versions.

Displayed Fields

• Total NIC Number of NIC devices currently detected.

• Interface Name The protocol or interface type used by the NIC (e.g., NCSIOverRBT).

• Total Port Numbers Total number of available network ports associated with the NIC.

• Manufacturer Vendor name of the NIC hardware.

• Vendor Name Vendor ID or descriptive vendor string.

• Device Name Hardware name assigned to the NIC.

• Subsystem Name Name of the associated subsystem.

• Subdevice ID Identifier for the subsystem’s device ID.

• Firmware Name Name or version of the firmware currently running on the NIC.

• NC-SI Firmware Version (Hex) Firmware version of the NC-SI interface, displayed in hexadecimal format.

Port Information Table

• Port Port number (e.g., Port 1).

• Link Status Current link state (e.g., Link is down).

• MAC Address Unique MAC address for the port.

NVMe Information

The NVMe Information page displays the status and details of NVMe devices detected by the system.

Overview

If NVMe devices are installed and recognized, device information will be displayed on this page. If not, the page will show the message: “Not available”. No additional configuration or controls are included in this section.

Reviewing System and Factory Default Information

This section provides essential system-level information and factory-recorded FRU data. These pages help administrators verify firmware versions, serial numbers, component identifiers, and baseline hardware information used for maintenance, auditing, or system authentication.

System Information

The System Information page displays a detailed summary of the system’s operational status, firmware versions, and hardware identifiers.

Summary

The Summary section provides the following data:

• Host Power Status Indicates the current state of system power (e.g., Host is currently on).

• BMC Uptime Shows how long the BMC has been running since its last restart.

• Active BMC Firmware Build Time Displays the build date and time of the currently active BMC firmware.

• Active BMC FW Rev Shows the revision number of the active BMC firmware.

• BMC Chipset Identifies the chipset model installed on the BMC.

• Baseboard Serial Number Manufacturer-assigned serial number of the system baseboard.

• Chassis Serial Number Serial number identifying the system chassis.

• Product Serial Number The unique product serial number assigned by the manufacturer.

• FAN Table Version The firmware version of the fan control table.

• Host Interface Displays and controls the host interface enable/disable status (On/Off toggle).

Press Save to apply changes.

Web Session Timeout:

Allows configuration of the BMC web interface session timeout duration. Available options typically range from 30 minutes to 1 day, and a Disable option is also available. Press Save to apply changes.

Lock Mode Status:

Provides a toggle for enabling or disabling the system’s Lock Mode feature. Press Save to apply changes.

System Firmware Versions:

This section displays the system’s firmware component versions:

• BIOS Version — Current BIOS firmware version

• ME Backup Firmware Version — Backup Intel Management Engine firmware version

• ME Operational Firmware Version — Active Intel ME firmware version

• ME Recovery Firmware Version — Intel ME firmware used for recovery

• Microcode Version — CPU microcode revision

• UEFI Platform Infrastructure Version — UEFI PI specification version implemented

Factory Default

The Factory Default (FRU Information) page displays Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) data used to identify hardware components for maintenance, replacement, or inventory tracking.

Device Selection

• Device: A dropdown menu used to select the FRU device to display (e.g., Baseboard).

Chassis Information

• Part Number: Chassis model identifier

• Serial: Manufacturer-assigned chassis serial number

• Type: Chassis type classification

Product Information

• Asset Tag: Identifier for asset management

• FRU Field: Assigned FRU index number

• Manufacturer: Name of the product manufacturer

• Name: Product name

• Part Number: Product part number

• Serial: Product serial number

• Version: Product version or revision number

Board Information

• Asset Tag: Board-level asset identifier

• FRU Field: FRU index number for the board

• Manufacturer: Board manufacturer

• Manufacturer Date/Time: Manufacturing date and time

• Name: Board name

• Part Number: Board part number

• Seria: Board serial number

• Version: Board version or revision number

• FRU Device ID: Unique device ID inside the FRU system

• Language: Default language used in the FRU data