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Intel(r) Node Manager Programmer's Reference Kit (NMPRK)

The NMPRK contains the source code (C and C++), test applications, and documents to manage a server that support Intel(r) Node Manager. The Kit simplifies the encoding/decoding of complex IPMI commands and responses, hides the protocol details and provides simple Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to monitor and control power and thermal capabilities of Intel(r) Node Manager capable platforms.

Intel(r) Node Manager is a server management technology that allows management software to accurately monitor and control the platform's power and thermal behaviors through an industry defined standard Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI).

Intel(r) Node Manager Technology allows the datacenter IT and Facilities managers to monitor actual server power and thermal behavior. Using this technology datacenter managers can set upper limits on the server power to maximize the rack density with confidence that rack power budget will not be exceeded. During a power or thermal emergency, Intel(r) Node Manager can automatically limit server power consumption and extend service uptime from standby power sources. These server's power and thermal information can also be used to improve overall datacenter efficiency and maximize overall datacenter utilization.