What is a Service Processor and how do I use it?
Applies to
- ONTAP 9
- Service Processor (SP)
- FAS22x0 / FAS25x0
- AFF A200 / FAS26x0
- AFF80x0 / FAS80x0
- AFF A300 / FAS8200
- AFF A700 / FAS9000
Answer
The Service Processor (SP) is a remote management device that enables you to access, monitor, and troubleshoot a node remotely.
The key capabilities of the SP include the following:
- Enables you to access a node remotely to diagnose, shut down, power-cycle, or reboot the node, regardless of the state of the node controller.
- Monitors environmental sensors and logs events to help you take timely and effective service actions.
- Uses a nonvolatile memory buffer that stores up to 4,000 events in a system event log (SEL) to help you diagnose issues.
- Powered by a standby voltage, which is available as long as the node has input power from at least one of its power supplies.
- Because the SP operates with standby power, it remains available even when the node is power-cycled or turned off.
Note: Refer to the Docs page About the Service Processor (SP) for more capabilities
List of common activities
- Review Service Processor (SP) and Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) Resolution Guide :
- How to configure
- How to log in
- SP Commands
- ONTAP Commands for the SP
- Update Process
- Log collection