Definition of SUN XSCF :
XSCF is a combination of hardware and software management system that is attached to each server cabinet. XSCF operates independently with its own processors, memory and controllers. It can access, monitor and control a server even when the server is shut down, turned off, malfunctioning or has crashed.
XSCF Function :
XSCF monitors the server's central processing unit, RAM, attached drives, power supply, cooling system function and operating temperatures, network configurations and network access. Administrators can also remotely reset or turn servers on or off, kill network connections and produce operating system dumps to record the server's operating state. XSCF maintains logs of all its monitoring activity and can be configured to send email alerts out to network administrators.XSCF monitors can be accessed through the telnet virtual terminal protocol or via SSH – Secure Shell. XSCF can also be accessed through an ASCII terminal or Solaris and Windows workstations by using an RS232 serial connection. The network administrator can monitor server status, turn the server on and off, configure the server or configure XSCF itself by entering commands at the XSCF shell prompt.Access to XSCF is password-protected and has two levels of authority. Users with "root" authorization have full XSCF access and command privileges. The "others" group has a more restricted command set.Below are link that been shared for XSCF command sheet and user's guide. XSCF most probably using on SUN SPARC M-Series servers such like M3000, M4000, M5000, M8000 and M9000.
XSCF command sheet : Click here to open link
XSCF user's guide : Click here to open link
