Utilities
Management Processor Command Interface
If the local console client user did not originate the MP command interface session, there is always one
default user listed for the local serial port: local user i. If the local console operator types
login name that the local operator used is displayed instead.
Exit from MP
X: Exit from MP command interface and disconnect from the system
This command disconnects the executing user from the system. This command is available from the local
port.
Diagnostics
XD: Diagnostics and/or Reset of MP
This command allows the user to perform some simple checks to confirm the MP's health and its connectivity
status. The following tests are available:
•
MP Parameter Checksum
•
Verify I2C connection (get BMC Device ID)
•
LAN connectivity test using ping
•
Modem self-tests
Also, the MP can be reset from this command. A MP reset can be safely performed without affecting the
operation of the server.
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