Oracle X6 series Administration Manual page 14

Single-System Management Tools
Tool
BIOS Configuration Utility Graphical setup utility included with the BIOS firmware.
Each system management tool has unique capabilities, but some of the functions of the tools
overlap. The following table lists common system management tasks and the tools you can use
to perform each task.
Task
Power the server on and
off remotely.
Configure the service
processor.
Configure RAID.
Download software and
firmware.
See how much power the
server is consuming at any
given time.
Monitor hardware
components.
Update BIOS or Oracle
ILOM firmware.
Update HBA and expander
firmware.
Reset the server BIOS or
Oracle ILOM to default
values.
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Description
Monitor hardware through the host operating system
either remotely using SNMP, or locally using command-
line interface tools.
Accessed by booting the system and interrupting the boot
process.
View system information and configure boot-related
properties.
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Management Pack
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Link
"BIOS Setup
Utility" on page 19
Documentation
"Controlling the
Server Power
State" on page 39
"Configure the Service
Processor" on page 63
Refer to the hardware
installation guide for your
server.
"Downloading and
Updating System
Firmware and
Software" on page 115
"Monitor Server
Power Consumption
and Component
Temperatures" on page 89
"Monitoring Server
Inventory and
Health" on page 79
"Downloading and
Updating System
Firmware and
Software" on page 115
"Downloading and
Updating System
Firmware and
Software" on page 115
"Resetting the
Firmware to Default
Settings" on page 110