Boot the Server from the Service Partition
Boot the server from the service partition when you want to run the utilities and diagnostics found on the service partition. You can reboot a server:
•Locally
•Remotely
•Using the DPC console manager
•Using the Client SSU
Locally Booting the Server from the Service Partition Boot
1.Restart the server.
2.When the “F2 to enter setup” message appears, quickly press F2 to enter Setup.
3.In setup, use the arrow keys to select the Server menu.
4.Select Service Boot and press Enter.
5.Choose Enabled and press Enter. The Service Boot option resets to Disabled after the next system boot.
6.Press F10.
7.Select Yes to confirm saving of the current settings and press Enter. The server restarts and boot from the service partition.
Remotely Booting the Server from the Service Partition Boot
You can remotely boot the server from the service partition using the DPC Console Manager or the SSU Client.
Configuring EMP and Console Redirection Settings
To take advantage of DPC and CSSU features, the Emergency Management Port (EMP) and console redirection settings must be configured using the server System Setup Utility (SSU).
1.Insert the Software Kit CD into the
2.Restart the server.
3.When the “F2 to enter setup” message appears, quickly press F2.
4.In Setup, use the arrow keys to select the Boot menu.
5.Use the arrow keys to select Boot Device Priority then press Enter.
6.Select ATAPI CDROM and use the + key to move the selection to the top of the list.
7.Press F10.
8.Select Yes to confirm saving of the current settings and press Enter. The server restarts and boots from the Software Kit CD.
9.When the Server Board
10.Select “Run System Utility” under the “Utilities” menu. You will see SSU executables installed the first time and then the Server SSU launches.
11.In the Available Tasks list select Platform Event Manager and click OK.
12.Click the Configure EMP button.
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