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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:
Note: For more information about the SMBridge management utility program, see
"Using the SMBridge management utility program" on page 27.
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/systems/support/ to download the utility program. Run the
utility program to create 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
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.
Important: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the server
baseboard management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code.
To download the program, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual procedure
might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.
4. Click IBM System x3250 M2 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
5. From the BMC software choice, click the link for the applicable package and
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smbridge status
smbridge start
smbridge stop
smbridge restart
server.
server.
download the package.