The IMM also provides the following remote server management capabilitiesthrough the OSA SMBridge management utility program:v Command-line interface (IPMI Shell)The command-line interface provides direct access to server managementfunctions through the IPMI 2.0 protocol. Use the command-line interface to issuecommands to control the server power, view system information, and identify theserver. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run the fileas a script.v Serial over LANEstablish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remotelocation. You can remotely view and change the UEFI settings, restart the server,identify the server, and perform other management functions. Any standard Telnetclient application can access the SOL connection.Using the USB memory key for VMware hypervisorThe VMware hypervisor is available on server models that come with an installedIBM USB Memory Key for VMware Hypervisor. The USB memory key installs in theUSB hypervisor connector on the system daughter board. Hypervisor isvirtualization software that enables multiple operating systems to run on a hostcomputer at the same time. The USB memory key is required to activate thehypervisor functions.Note: VMware 4.0 U1 does not support JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) hard diskdrives in a server with ServeRAID M1015 SAS/SATA adapter installed.To start using the embedded hypervisor functions, you must add the USB memorykey to the startup sequence in the Setup utility.To add the USB hypervisor memory key to the boot order, complete the followingsteps:1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 40 seconds after the server is connected to ac power, thepower-control button becomes active.2. When the prompt Setup is displayed, press F1.3. From the Setup utility main menu, select Boot Manager.4. Select Add Boot Option; then, select Hypervisor. Press Enter, and then pressEsc.5. Select Change Boot Order and then select Commit Changes; then, pressEnter.6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.For additional information and instructions, see the ESXi Embedded and vCenterServer Setup Guide at http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40_u1/vsp_40_u1_esxi_e_vc_setup_guide.pdf.Using the remote presence capability and blue-screen captureThe remote presence and blue-screen capture features are integrated functions ofthe integrated management module (IMM). When an optional virtual media key isinstalled in the server, it activates full systems-management functions. The virtualmedia key is required to enable the integrated remote presence and blue-screenChapter 3. Configuring the server 93
