Using The Usb Memory Key For Vmware Hypervisor; Using The Remote Presence Capability And Blue-Screen Capture - IBM System x3620 M3 7376 Installation And User Manual

The IMM also provides the following remote server management capabilities
through the OSA SMBridge management utility program:
v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)
v Serial over LAN

Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisor

The VMware hypervisor is available on server models that come with an installed
IBM USB Memory Key for VMware Hypervisor. The USB memory key installs in the
USB hypervisor connector on the system daughter board. Hypervisor is
virtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a host
computer at the same time. The USB memory key is required to activate the
hypervisor functions.
Note: VMware 4.0 U1 does not support JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) hard disk
drives in a server with ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA adapter installed.
To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB memory
key to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.
To add the USB hypervisor memory key to the boot order, complete the following
steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. When the prompt <F1> Setup is displayed, press F1.
3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.
4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Hypervisor. Press Enter, and then press
5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, press
6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.
For additional information and instructions, see the ESXi Embedded and vCenter
Server Setup Guide at http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40_u1/
vsp_40_u1_esxi_e_vc_setup_guide.pdf.

Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen capture

The remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions of
the integrated management module (IMM). When an optional virtual media key is
installed in the server, it activates full systems-management functions. The virtual
media key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen
The command-line interface provides direct access to server management
functions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issue
commands to control the server power, view system information, and identify the
server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the file
as a script.
Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote
location. You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server,
identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnet
client application can access the SOL connection.
Note: Approximately 40 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, the
power-control button becomes active.
Esc.
Enter.
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