SuperServer Automation Assistant

The SuperServer Automation Assistant (SAA) is a powerful command-line interface (CLI) based utility that allows IT administrators to easily deploy, configure, and update managed systems ranging from single nodes to entire data centers. SAA consolidates all Supermicro CLI-based software features, simplifying the software stack integration.

Figure 71. SAA Workflow

Features

  • In-Band/Out-of-Band/Remote-In-Band, single/multiple node and operation

  • BIOS, BMC, CMM, CPLD, storage, PSU, and other peripheral firmware management capabilities

  • Parallel management and configuration on multiple systems

  • Extended features of asset management, system utilization, sensor information, BIOS/BMC event logs, and TPM provisioning

  • Single CLI utility for ease of integration into your software stack and scripting

Specification

  • Interface: Command line

  • Supported OS: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, ESXi 7.0/8.0, Linux AArch64, UEFI*

  • License Requirements:

    • Standard Update/Management: No license required

    • Basic Remote Management: SFT-OOB-LIC

    • Advanced Full Features: SFT-DCMS-SINGLE

    • Service Calls: SFT-DCMS-SVC-KEY + SFT-DCMS-SINGLE