Hardware Vpd; Firmware Vpd - IBM BladeCenter Management Module User Manual

Hardware VPD

Select the Hardware VPD choice to view the hardware vital product data (VPD) for
the BladeCenter unit. When the BladeCenter unit is started, the management
module collects the vital product data and stores it in nonvolatile memory. The
management module then modifies the stored VPD as components are added to or
removed from the BladeCenter unit. You can also view the log of modules inserted
or removed from the BladeCenter unit.

Firmware VPD

Select the Firmware VPD choice to view the vital product data (VPD) for the
firmware in all blade servers, I/O modules, and management modules in the
BladeCenter unit. The firmware VPD identifies the firmware type, build ID, release
date, and revision number. The VPD for the firmware in the management modules
also includes the file name of the firmware components. (Selecting the Firmware
VPD choice takes up to 30 seconds to refresh and display information.)
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