Direct Platform Control (Dpc) Console - Intel SE7501BR2 - Server Board Motherboard Product Manual

To use the Server
Configuration utility to
Configure the server for
remote LAN
management
Configure for Remote
Serial / Modem
management
Configure for Serial /
Modem alerting
Configure for LAN
alerting
Run the FRU/SDR Load
Utility
Configure an Asset Tag
Create / modify the
service partition
Create System or Utility
/ Device Diskettes
Save / load
configuration data

Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console

Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console is part of Intel Server Management. Direct Platform
Control is a server management application that supports remote system management via LAN, or
an RS-232 serial connection to the server Serial B port over a modem or a direct serial cable. The
Direct Platform Control Console provides the ability for remote management of Intel servers via
modem or LAN with a capability to run DOS-based programs.
DPC console runs on a client workstation and is independent of the server operating system. It
communicates with a server by:
Accessing the server management capabilities of the on-board NIC
†
A Windows 2000 compatible modem
An RS-232 connection to the server's Serial B port
Configuration Software and Utilities
Description of procedure
Enable a connection to the server from a workstation on the LAN to
allow remote management functions, such as powering the server on or
off, or running diagnostic utilities.
Enable a connection to the server from a serial or Modem connection to
allow remote management functions, such as powering the server on or
off, or running diagnostic utilities.
Configure the server to send a telephone page in the event that a
hardware or firmware error occurs at the server.
Configure the server to send a notification message to a workstation
segment of the network in the event that a hardware or firmware error
occurs at the server.
Use to update the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data
Record (SDR) flash components.
NOTE: You must run the FRU/SDR Load utility whenever the BMC is
updated or if you change your processors.
Assign an identification number or serial number to the server.
If a service partition does not already exist, create one. If a service
partition has been created earlier, update it.
Create diskettes by operating system, utility, or device driver.
Save the configuration data to a file. Use this saved file to configure
other servers identically.
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