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5
Basic software procedures
5.1
Starting the maintenance task
5.1.1
Disabling SVOM boot watchdog functionality
The ServerView Operation Manager boot watchdog determines whether the
server boots within a preset time frame. If the watchdog timer expires, the
system will automatically reboot.
5.1.1.1
Viewing boot watchdog settings
To view boot watchdog settings in ServerView Operations Manager, proceed as
follows:
Ê In ServerView Operations Manager Single System View select Maintenance
from the Information / Operation menu.
Ê Under ASR&R select the Watchdog tab to obtain detailed information about
the current watchdog status, timeout intervals and actions that are triggered
if watchdog timeouts are exceeded.
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For more detailed information, refer to the "ServerView Operations
Manager - Server Management" user guide available online at
http://manuals.ts.fujitsu.com
5.1.1.2
Configuring boot watchdog settings
If the system is to be started from removable boot media for firmware upgrade
purposes, the Boot watchdog needs to be disabled before starting maintenance
task. Otherwise, the Boot watchdog might initiate a system reboot before the
flash process is complete.
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CAUTION!
An incomplete firmware upgrade process may render the server
inaccessible or result in damaged / destroyed hardware.
Timer settings can be configured in the BIOS or using the ServerView BMC web
frontend:
CX250 S2
Upgrade and Maintenance Manual
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