IBM 436854u - System x3200 M2 5U Mini Tower Server User Manual page 75

- IPMI Specification Version
This nonselectable item displays the IPMI specification version.
- BMC Firmware Version
This nonselectable item displays the mini-BMC firmware version.
- BMC Build Date
This nonselectable item displays the date that the mini-BMC code was built.
- BMC Build Level
This nonselectable item displays the version of the mini-BMC code.
- Existing Event Log number
This nonselectable item displays the number of entries in the system-event
log.
- BMC POST Watchdog
This option enables or disables the POST watchdog. Disabled is the
default setting.
- BMC POST Watchdog Timeout
This option enables or disables the mini-BMC POST watchdog timer.
- System - BMC Serial Port Sharing
Select this choice to specify whether the serial port that the mini-BMC uses
is shared with the other system components or is dedicated to the
mini-BMC. When this option is enabled, the mini-BMC controls the serial
port by way of remote commands. If this option is disabled, the serial port
is assigned to the mini-BMC, unless the BMC Serial Port Access Mode
option is disabled.
- BMC Serial Port Access Mode
Select this choice to set the mini-BMC access mode for the system serial
port. Shared is the default setting. You can choose from the following
access modes:
Shared
The serial port is available for use by POST and the operating
system; however, the mini-BMC can still monitor the serial data for
a take-control sequence.
Pre-Boot
The mini-BMC has control of the serial port prior before the
operating system is booted; however, after the operating system is
booted, the mini-BMC will not have access to the serial port until
you turn off the server or reset the settings.
Dedicated
The mini-BMC has complete control of the serial port. POST and
the operating system will not be allowed to use the serial port.
Disabled
The mini-BMC has access to the serial port.
- Reboot System on NMI
This option sets the mini-BMC timer to automatically reboot the server after
an NMI occurs. Enabled is the default setting.
- User Account Settings
Select this choice to view the user account settings for the mini-BMC.
- BMC Network Configuration
Select this choice to configure specific network settings for the mini-BMC.
Chapter 3. Configuring the server
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