IBM System x3250 User Manual

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The utility starts automatically when the server is started. You can also locate the/ect/init.d directory to start the utility and use the following commands to managethe utility:smbridge statussmbridge startsmbridge stopsmbridge restartNote: For more information about the SMBridge management utility program, see“Using the SMBridge management utility program.”Using the baseboard management controller utility programsUse the baseboard management controller utility programs to configure thebaseboard management controller, download firmware updates and SDR/FRUupdates, and remotely manage a network.Using the baseboard management controller configuration utilityprogramUse the baseboard management controller configuration utility program to view orchange the baseboard management controller configuration settings. You can alsouse the utility program to save the configuration to a file for use on multiple servers.Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html to downloadthe utility program. Run the utility program to create a configuration utility diskette.Complete the following steps to start the baseboard management controllerconfiguration utility program:1. Insert the configuration utility diskette into the diskette drive and restart theserver.2. From a command-line prompt, type bmc_cfg and press Enter.3. Follow the instructions on the screen.Using the baseboard management controller firmware updateutility programUse the baseboard management controller firmware update utility program todownload a baseboard management controller firmware update or a SDR/FRUupdate. The firmware update utility program updates the baseboard managementcontroller firmware or SDR/FRU data only and does not affect any device drivers.Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/support/xseries/index.html to downloadthe utility program. Run the utility program to create a firmware update diskette.Important: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to update the serverbaseboard management controller firmware before you update the BIOS code.To update the firmware, if the Linux or Windows operating-system update packageis available from the World Wide Web and you have obtained the applicable updatepackage, follow the instructions that come with the update package.Using the SMBridge management utility programUse the SMBridge management utility program to remotely manage and configure anetwork. The utility program provides the CLI (command-line interface) remotemanagement capabilities.46 IBM System x3250 Types 4364 and 4365: User’s Guide