DETAILS: IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) is a hardware-level interface specification that defines a common, abstract message-based interface to platform monitoring and control functions. Providing peace of mind to customers, SIM (Supermicro Intelligent Management) module implements IPMI 2.0 technology to provide remote access, monitoring and administration for Supermicro server platforms. With SIM, server administrators can view a server"s hardware status remotely, receive an alarm automatically if a failure occurs, and power cycle a system that is non-responsive. Product Description Supermicro Add-on Card AOC-SIMLC+ - remote management adapter Device Type: Remote management adapter Form Factor: Plug-in card Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.6 in x 1.3 in ALTERNATE ITEM #: AOC-SIMLC+ UPC: 0672042015320