Using The Baseboard Management Controller Utility Programs - IBM 7979B1U User Manual

The utility starts automatically when the server is started. You can also locate the
/ect/init.d directory to start the utility and use the following commands to manage
the utility:

Using the baseboard management controller utility programs

Use the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure the
baseboard management controller, download firmware updates and sensor data
record/field replaceable unit (SDR/FRU) updates, and remotely manage a network.
Using the baseboard management controller configuration utility
program
Use the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to view or
change the baseboard management controller configuration settings. You can also
use the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers.
Note: You must attach an optional USB diskette drive to the server to run this
program.
To start the baseboard management controller configuration utility program,
complete the following steps:
1. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart the
2. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Using the baseboard management controller firmware update
utility program
Use the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program to
download and apply a baseboard management controller firmware update and
SDR/FRU data update. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard
management controller firmware and SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any
device drivers.
Note: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the server baseboard
management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code.
To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update package
is available from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable update
package, follow the instructions that come with the update package.
Using the OSA SMBridge management utility program
Use the OSA SMBridge management utility program to remotely manage and
configure a network. The utility program provides the following remote management
capabilities:
v CLI (command-line interface) mode
smbridge status
smbridge start
smbridge stop
smbridge restart
server.
Use CLI mode to remotely perform power-management and system identification
control functions over a LAN or serial port interface from a command-line
interface. Use CLI mode also to remotely view the BMC system event log.
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