What Your Server Offers - IBM System x3650 M4 BD Type 5466 Installation And Service Manual

What your server offers

The server uses the following features and technologies.
v Features on Demand
v Integrated Management Module II The integrated management module II
v UEFI-compliant server firmware IBM System x Server Firmware (server
v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programs The Dynamic
v Multi-core processing
If a Features on Demand feature is integrated in the server or in an optional
device that is installed in the server, you can purchase an activation key to
activate the feature. For information about Features on Demand, see
/http://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/.
(IMM2) is the second generation of the IMM. The IMM2 is the common
management controller for IBM System x hardware. The IMM2 consolidates
multiple management functions in a single chip on the server system board.
Some of the features that are unique to the IMM2 are enhanced performance,
expanded compatibility with blade servers, higher-resolution remote video,
expanded security options, and Feature on Demand enablement for hardware
and firmware options.
For additional information, see "Using the integrated management module II"
on page 99.
firmware) offers several features, including Unified Extensible Firmware
Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance; Active Energy Manager technology; enhanced
reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS) capabilities; and basic
input/output system (BIOS) compatibility support. UEFI replaces the BIOS and
defines a standard interface between the operating system, platform firmware,
and external devices. UEFI-compliant System x servers are capable of booting
UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-based operating systems, and
BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliant adapters.
Note: The server does not support DOS (Disk Operating System).
System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are stored on the
integrated USB memory. It collects and analyzes system information to aid in
diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the following
information about the server:
– System configuration
– Network interfaces and settings
– Installed hardware
– Light path diagnostics status
– Service processor status and configuration
– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly BIOS) configuration
– Hard disk drive health
– RAID controller configuration
– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processors
The diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from all
collected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBM
service and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through
a generated text report file. You can also copy the log to a removable media and
view the log from a web browser.
For additional information about DSA Preboot diagnostics, see the Problem
Determination and Service Guide on the IBM System x Documentation CD
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