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Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server
While the firmware is running POST and before the operating system starts, a
POST menu with POST indicators is displayed. The POST indicators are the words
Memory, Keyboard, Network, SCSI, and Speaker that are displayed as each component
is tested. You can then select configuration utilities from the POST menu.
v System management services (SMS)
v Default boot list
v Stored boot list
v Open firmware prompt
v Management module
Updating the firmware
IBM periodically makes firmware updates available for you to install on the blade
server, the management module, or expansion cards in the blade server.
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Use the system management services (SMS) utility to view information about
your system or partition and to perform tasks such as setting up remote IPL,
changing SCSI settings, and selecting boot options. The SMS utility can be used
for AIX or Linux partitions. See "Using the SMS utility" on page 43 for more
information.
Use this utility to initiate a system boot in service mode through the default
service mode boot list. This mode attempts to boot from the first device of each
type that is found in the list.
Note: This is the preferred method of starting the stand-alone AIX diagnostics
from CD.
Use this utility to initiate a system boot in service mode, using the customized
service mode boot list that was set up by AIX when AIX was first booted, or
manually using the AIX service aids.
This utility is for advanced users of the IEEE 1275 specifications only.
Use the management module to change the boot list, determine which firmware
image to boot, and perform other configuration tasks.
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