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Chapter 2. Configuring the blade server
This chapter describes how to:
v Communicate with a blade server.
v Use System Management Services (SMS) to view and update the system
v Update the baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware using the
v Update the system firmware using the command-line utility.
v Configure the Ethernet gigabit controllers and in preparation for a network
Note: You can update the BMC firmware through the Advanced Management
Communicating with the blade server
The operating system does not have to be booted before you can communicate
with the BladeCenter QS21. You can access it through:
Advanced Management Module
The command-line interface
Serial over LAN (SOL)
The serial interface
System Management Services (SMS)
Using the Advanced Management Module
The Advanced Management Module is the main means of administering the
BladeCenter system. Use the Advanced Management Module Web-based
management and configuration program to:
v Configure the BladeCenter unit
v Update and configure BladeCenter components including the BladeCenter QS21
v Monitor the current system status
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firmware revision number. This does not require the operating system to be
installed.
Advanced Management Module.
installation of the operating system.
Module Web interface without booting the operating system. However, to
update the system firmware you must boot the operating system first.
The Web-based management and configuration program. This is your main
access method to the blade server.
See "Using the command-line interface" on page 10 for further information.
This is similar to the serial interface, but allows you to connect to the blade
server over the network. See "Using Serial over LAN" on page 10 for further
information.
You can connect a PC or compatible terminal directly to the BladeCenter H
or HT unit using a special cable. See "Using the serial interface" on page
10 for further information.
Note: The BladeCenter H and HT Serial Breakout cables are not supplied
with the unit and must be ordered separately
The SMS utility allows you to view and update the VPD, change the boot
device and set network parameters. See "Using the SMS utility program" on
page 11 for further information.
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