IBM System x3500 Installation And User Manual

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What your server offersThe server uses the following features and technologies:v Features on DemandIf a Features on Demand feature is integrated in the server or in an optionaldevice that is installed in the server, you can purchase an activation key toactivate the feature. For information about Features on Demand, seehttp://www.ibm.com/systems/x/fod/.v Integrated Management Module IIThe integrated management module II (IMM2) is the second generation of theIMM. The IMM2 is the common management controller for IBM System xhardware. The IMM2 consolidates multiple management functions in a single chipon the server system board.Some of the features that are unique to the IMM2 are enhanced performance,expanded compatibility with blade servers, higher-resolution remote video,expanded security options, and Feature on Demand enablement for hardwareand firmware options.For additional information, see “Using the Integrated Management Module II” onpage 126.v UEFI-compliant server firmwareIBM System x Server Firmware (server firmware) offers several features,including Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 2.1 compliance; ActiveEnergy Manager technology; enhanced reliability, availability, and serviceability(RAS) capabilities; and basic input/output system (BIOS) compatibility support.UEFI replaces the BIOS and defines a standard interface between the operatingsystem, platform firmware, and external devices. UEFI-compliant System xservers are capable of booting UEFI-compliant operating systems, BIOS-basedoperating systems, and BIOS-based adapters as well as UEFI-compliantadapters.Note: The server does not support DOS (Disk Operating System).v IBM Dynamic System Analysis Preboot diagnostics programsThe Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) Preboot diagnostics programs are storedon the integrated USB memory. It collects and analyzes system information to aidin diagnosing server problems. The diagnostic programs collect the followinginformation about the server:– System configuration– Network interfaces and settings– Installed hardware– Light path diagnostics status– Service processor status and configuration– Vital product data, firmware, and UEFI (formerly BIOS) configuration– Hard disk drive health– RAID controller configuration– Event logs for ServeRAID controllers and service processorsThe diagnostic programs create a merged log that includes events from allcollected logs. The information is collected into a file that you can send to IBMservice and support. Additionally, you can view the information locally through agenerated text report file. You can also copy the log to a removable media andview the log from a web browser.8 IBM System x3500 M4 Type 7383: Installation and User’s Guide