Introduction - IBM System x3850 X5 Implementation Manual

9.1 Introduction

IBM provides a number of tools to successfully deploy, manage, and maintain the eX5 range
of systems. The collective name for these tools is IBM ToolsCenter. You can access these
tools at the following link:
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-CENTER
We group these tools in the following high-level categories:
System deployment
System configuration
System updates
System diagnosis
System management
We provide a summary of these tools in Table 9-1. In this chapter, we walk you through the
process of using several of these tools.
Table 9-1 High-level overview of the available tools to manage the eX5 range of systems
IBM tools
Integrated Management Module
Advanced Management Module
Dynamic System Analysis
Bootable Media Creator
Scripting Toolkit
IBM ServerGuide
Start Now Advisor
Update Express System Pack Installer
IBM Systems Director
IBM Electronic Service Agent
Storage Configuration Manager
Remote Control
Advanced Settings Utility
MegaRAID Storage Manager
Serial over LAN
a. You can only update Integrated Management Module (IMM) firmware using the IMM web browser interface.
b. Only when the Tivoli Provision Manager for OS Deployment IBM Systems Director edition is installed.
c. This tool provides the ability to mount the media containing the firmware or operating system.
d. This tool provides the management of RAID controllers and hard disks only.
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p. 449 Yes
p. 454 Yes
No No
p. 514 Yes
p. 507 Yes
p. 501 No
No Yes
p. 511 Yes
p. 467 Yes
p. 493 No
No Yes
c
p. 462 No
c
p. 495 No
p. 521 No
p. 525 No
OS installation System
assistance management
No Yes
No Yes
No No
No No
Yes No
Yes No
No No
No No
b
Yes Yes
No No
No Yes
c
No Yes
c
No Yes
d
No Yes
No Yes
Problem
diagnosis
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No