Boston Igloo 2500GP review

The board provides a tidy web interface, offering plenty of data about all motherboard sensors that can be linked up to email alerts. Virtual boot devices are supported, as are remote power controls, and you also get full server remote control included as standard. Access is possible using the bundled IPMI View utility, which provides a dashboard of dials on temperatures, fan speeds and voltages, plus controls for recycling power and performing graceful server shutdowns.

For general remote and local server monitoring you can use the SuperO Doctor III utility, which provides plenty of operational information on all critical system components. Basic remote-control facilities are also provided, so you can access the server from another system, gracefully shut down the OS, and control power. The bundled Adaptec Storage Manager provides local and remote administrative access to the UIO card, where you can view physical and logical drives, configure new arrays and set up email notifications in the event of errors or failures.

Along with a fine spec, the Igloo 2500GP delivers unique expansion features. Storage potential is good, remote server management is present and correct and power consumption is commendably low.

Author: Dave Mitchell