Chapter 6. Configuration Information And Instructions; Updating The Firmware; Configuring The Server - IBM System x3550 M3 Type 4254 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Chapter 6. Configuration information and instructions

This chapter provides information about updating the firmware and using the
configuration utilities.

Updating the firmware

Important: Some cluster solutions require specific code levels or coordinated code
updates. If the device is part of a cluster solution, verify that the latest level of code
is supported for the cluster solution before you update the code.
The firmware for the server is periodically updated and is available for download on
the IBM Web site. To check for the latest level of firmware, such as the server
firmware, vital product data (VPD) code, device drivers, and service processor
firmware 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 System x3550 M3 to display the matrix of downloadable files for the
Download the latest firmware for the server; then, install the firmware, using the
instructions that are included with the downloaded files.
When you replace a device in the server, you might have to either update the
firmware that is stored in memory on the device or restore the pre-existing firmware
from a diskette or CD image.
The following items are downloadable at http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/:
v Server firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v IMM firmware is stored in ROM on the system board.
v Ethernet firmware is stored in ROM on the Ethernet controller.
v ServeRAID firmware is stored in ROM on the ServeRAID adapter.
v SAS/SATA firmware is stored in ROM on the SAS/SATA controller on the system

Configuring the server

The ServerGuide program provides software-setup tools and installation tools that
are designed for the server. Use this CD during the installation of the server to
configure basic hardware features, such as an integrated SAS/SATA controller with
RAID capabilities, and to simplify the installation of your operating system. For
information about using this CD, see "Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation
CD" on page 257.
In addition to the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD, you can use the following
configuration programs to customize the server hardware:
v Setup utility
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