SuperServer Automation Assistant (SAA)
SuperServer Automation Assistant (SAA) is the powerful CLI (Command-Line Interface) based utility that eases the management effort for IT Administrator to easily deploy, configure, and update the managed systems from single node to datacenter scale. SAA streamlines the user experience by eliminating the need for multiple standalone tools, making it ideal for seamless software stack integration and efficient scripting. SAA enhances productivity and scalability, making it the optimal choice for administrators in demanding IT environments.
SAA is the next generation of all-in-one CLI utility that brings together all Supermicro CLI-based software features including of Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) and IPMI utilities (SMCIPMITool, IPMICFG) into a single, unified solution.
- For X13/H13 and earlier platforms, please refer to Supermicro Update Manager (SUM) & IPMI Utilities (SMCIPMITool, IPMICFG)
Feature Highlights
- 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 users' software stack and scripting
Specification
- Interface: Command line
- Supported OS: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, ESXi 7.0/8.0, Linux AArch64, UEFI*1
- 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
Platform Support
- Managed System
- X12/H12, X13/H13, X14/H14 generation of platforms and above.
*1: Essential features only for SAA UEFI version, for detail please refer to SAA UEFI User Guide
SuperServer Automation Assistant (SAA) Function Group
License Management
Health Management
System Management
BIOS Management
BMC Management
System Event Log
CMM Management
Storage Management
Power Management
PCIe-Switch Management
Applications
(Management commands)
GPU Management
CPLD Management
NIC Management
Multi-Node Management
VM Management
NM Management
Security Management
FPGA Management
MCU Management
