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The utility starts automatically when the server is started. You can also locate the /ect/init.d directory to start the utility and use the following commands to manage the utility:

smbridge status smbridge start smbridge stop smbridge restart

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs

Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure the baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and SDR/FRU updates, and remotely manage a network.

Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility program

Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to view or change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. You can also use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers.

Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; then, copy the bmc_cfg.exe file to a configuration utility diskette.

Complete the following steps to start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program:

1.Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the server.

2.From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter.

3.Follow the instructions on the screen.

Using the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program

Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to download a baseboard management controller firmware update or a SDR/FRU update. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard management controller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers.

Go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ to download the utility program; then, copy the Flash.exe file to a firmware update diskette.

Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the server baseboard management controller firmware before updating the BIOS code.

To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package is available from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable update package, follow the instructions that come with the update package.

Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program

Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to remotely manage and configure a network. The utility program provides the following remote management capabilities:

vCLI (command-line interface) mode

Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from a command-line interface. Use CLI mode also to remotely view the System Event/Error log.

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Contents ERserver Page ERserver Page Contents Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Safety Vi IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 User’s Guide Safety Statement Safety IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 User’s Guide Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type Related documentationIBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 User’s Guide Features and specifications Features and specificationsWhat your server offers Reliability, availability, and serviceability IBM Director UpdateXpress program Front view IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 User’s Guide Rear view ASMTurning on the server Server power featuresTurning off the server Introducing the IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 User’s Guide Configuring the server Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program Configuration/Setup Utility menu choicesAdvanced Setup Power-on PasswordAdministrator Password Memory SettingsPost Error Log Baseboard Management Controller SettingsEvent/Error Logs System Event/Error LogPasswords Power-on passwordServerGuide features Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CDAdministrator password Setup and configuration overview Typical operating-system installationEnabling the Scsi HostRAID feature Installing your operating system without ServerGuideConfiguring the controller Select Stripe Size Select Create new RAID-1Using the Boot Menu program Viewing the configurationConfiguring the Ethernet controllers Command-line interface Ipmi Shell Using the baseboard management controllerBios update and configuration Serial over LANLinux configuration Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1 configurationAdd the following lines between the two image= sections Original /etc/lilo.conf contents Add the following five lines between the two title= sections Original /boot/grub/grub.conf contents Suse Sles 8.0 configuration Append the following text to the first title line Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Edition configuration Installing the OSA SMBridge management utility program Original bootcfg program outputConfiguring the server Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program Using the baseboard management controller utility programsCLI command-line interface mode Using the SCSISelect Utility program Starting the SCSISelect Utility programSCSISelect Utility menu choices Appendix A. Getting help and technical assistance Using the documentationBefore you call Software service and support Hardware service and support Getting help and information from the World Wide WebAppendix B. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks Important notesProduct recycling and disposal Battery return program European Union EMC Directive conformance statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementAvis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada IBM xSeries 346 Type 8840 User’s Guide Index ScsiSerial connector Page Part Number 31R1192
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