(1) The logic that contains the processor function to start the system processor and handle error conditions.
(2) A generic term for Remote Supervisor Adapters, Advanced System Management processors, Advanced System Management PCI adapters, and integrated system management processors (ISMPs). These hardware-based management processors used in IBM Netfinity and xSeries servers work with IBM Director to provide hardware status and alert notification.
(3) The interface to the Hardware Management Console (HMC) that provides hardware control and logical partition (LPAR) support for System p5 servers.