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If the embedded hypervisor flash device image becomes corrupt, you can use the
VMware Recovery CD to recover the flash device image. To recover the flash
device image, complete the following steps:
1. Turn on the server.
2. Insert the VMware Recovery CD into the CD or DVD drive.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen.
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 II (IMM2). When the optional IBM Integrated
Management Module Advanced Upgrade is installed in the server, it activates the
remote presence functions. The Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade
is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screen capture
features. Without the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade, you will
not be able to access the network remotely to mount or unmount drives or images
on the client system. However, you can still access the web interface without the
upgrade.
After the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade is installed in the
server, it is authenticated to determine whether it is valid. If the key is not valid, you
receive a message from the web interface (when you attempt to start the remote
presence feature) indicating that the Integrated Management Module Advanced
Upgrade is required to use the remote presence feature.
The remote presence feature provides the following functions:
v Remotely viewing video with graphics resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz,
v Remotely accessing the server, using the keyboard and mouse from a remote
v Mapping the CD or DVD drive, diskette drive, and USB flash drive on a remote
v Uploading a diskette image to the IMM2 memory and mapping it to the server as
The blue-screen capture feature captures the video display contents before the
IMM2 restarts the server when the IMM2 detects an operating-system hang
condition. A system administrator can use the blue-screen capture to assist in
determining the cause of the hang condition.
Enabling the remote presence feature
To enable the remote presence feature, complete the following steps:
1. Install the Integrated Management Module Advanced Upgrade.
2. Turn on the server.
Note: Approximately 5 to 10 seconds after the server is connected to power,
the power-control button becomes active.
regardless of the system state
client
client, and mapping ISO and diskette image files as virtual drives that are
available for use by the server
a virtual drive
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