IBM Carrier Grade X3650 T User Manual

Also see for Carrier Grade X3650 T: Configuration and options guide

Contents

IBM® Carrier Grade Server X3650 TRevision 3.0ivTable of Contents1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 12. SysCon Features .................................................................................................................. 22.1 Automatic preservation of system settings .............................................................. 22.2 Detection of system setting changes ....................................................................... 22.3 Transfer of system settings...................................................................................... 23. Installing the SysCon Feature ............................................................................................. 33.1 Microsoft Windows* ................................................................................................. 33.1.1 Python...................................................................................................................... 53.1.2 Installing the SysCon Device ................................................................................... 93.1.3 Installation Issues using Microsoft* Software ........................................................ 133.2 Linux ...................................................................................................................... 143.2.1 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................ 143.3 Activating/Deactivating the SysCon Feature ......................................................... 153.3.1 Activating the SysCon feature ............................................................................... 153.3.2 Deactivating the SysCon feature ........................................................................... 184. SysCon Feature Operation Overview ............................................................................... 194.1 Configuring and booting the first time .................................................................... 194.2 Reconfiguring the system ...................................................................................... 195. Booting the System............................................................................................................ 206. Controlling SysCon Behavior Using Policies .................................................................. 217. Interacting with the SysCon Feature ................................................................................ 227.1 Using the SysCon Menu ........................................................................................ 237.1.1 Using the EFI Shell ................................................................................................ 257.2 Detecting system setting changes ......................................................................... 267.3 Applying transferred settings ................................................................................. 267.4 Using a SysCon Key.............................................................................................. 287.4.1 Backup system settings to a SysCon Key ............................................................. 287.4.2 Restore system settings from a SysCon Key Backup............................................ 287.4.3 Installing a SysCon Device using a SysCon Key................................................... 297.4.4 Updating a SysCon Device using a SysCon Key................................................... 348. Creating System Settings Files......................................................................................... 368.1 Encrypting Settings Data ....................................................................................... 36