Summary
Describes management utility tools showing capabilities and differences between ipmctl and ndctl.
Description
What are the different management features for Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory on Linux*, Windows*, and UEFI regarding differences between the commands ipmctl and ndclt?
Resolution
These are the capabilities and differences of open source management utility tools in ipmctl and ndctl.
- ipmctl - Manages Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory (DCPMM):.
- ndctl - Manages Linux "Libnvdimm" subsystem devices.
The ipmctl is a management utility tool designed to work specifically with the Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory. Some management features include:
- Discover & Manage Modules
- Provision Platform Config - Memory or App Direct
- View & Update Module Firmware
- Monitor Health
- Track Performance
- Debug & Troubleshoot
| Note | This tool can be use on Linux, Windows and UEFI. |
The ndctl is a Linux-only management utility tool designed to work with persistent memory technologies. Some management features include:
- Show Module Information
- Manage Namespaces & Configure Labels
- Monitor Health
- Manage Security - Passphrases & Secure Erase
- Error Injection/Testing