funny card in compaq 1600 server
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funny card in compaq 1600 server
Hi, I have come across a compaq server.. inside it has a pci card with a pcmcia slot populated with a pcmcia modem.. The card also has 4 AA batteries on it.. any ideas what the purpose of this card would be?





Re: funny card in compaq 1600 server
A backdoor into the server if the power went out?
Re: funny card in compaq 1600 server
Well the hard drives and cpu wouldn't have power.. maybe a way to reboot it on power off?





Re: funny card in compaq 1600 server
bradbobak wrote:Well the hard drives and cpu wouldn't have power.. maybe a way to reboot it on power off?
Unless they're on battery backup, but access to a console and the BIOS/PROM/firmware would be enough to power the machine down safely or for simple remoate management.
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Re: funny card in compaq 1600 server
it's a remote management card
Re: funny card in compaq 1600 server
Yes, ILO-card. Allows you to dial into the server when it's crashed and do a reboot.
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