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The following sources can generate events that are recorded in the event log:
Blade service processor
BladeCenter unit
Blade device by bay number
BladeCenter Service Advisor
The BladeCenter Service Advisor provides a method to notify a service and support
representative on selected issues. When a serviceable event that has been designated as a
call home event is detected, a message is written in the event log and any configured alerts
are sent. The information gathered by the service advisor is the same information that is
available to the AMM.
4.5.2 IBM Power Systems firmware maintenance
The IBM Power Systems Client-Managed Microcode is a methodology that enables you to
manage and install microcode updates on Power Systems and associated I/O adapters.
The system firmware consists of service processor microcode, Open Firmware microcode,
SPCN microcode, and the POWER Hypervisor. The firmware can be installed from a
supported and running operating system on the POWER-based blade or from the SDMC. The
firmware can also be installed on a blade when booted from standalone AIX diagnostics.
Power Systems has a permanent firmware boot side, or A side, and a temporary firmware
boot side, or B side. Install the new levels of firmware on the temporary side first to test the
update's compatibility with existing applications. When the new level of firmware has been
approved, it can be copied to the permanent side.
For access to the initial web pages to obtain new firmware, see the following web page:
http://www.ibm.com/systems/support
For BladeCenter POWER-based blades and BladeCenter modules click the BladeCenter
link shown Figure 4-4 on page 145.
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