Chapter 7. IBM System x3690 X5 331auto-negotiate medium-dependent interface crossover (MDIX) when they auto-negotiatespeed and duplex settings.If you can ping the IMM, you have a good direct network link. If the web session fails, performthe following steps:1. Try a separate web browser.2. Directly access the Integrated Management Module configuration panel and reset the IMMin F1-Setup by selecting System Settings Integrated Management Module ResetIMM. Wait about 5 minutes for the IMM to complete enough of its reboot to allow you toping it. This IMM reset will have no effect on the OS that is running on the server.3. Try clearing your web browser cache.4. Load factory default settings back on the IMM through the F1-Setup by selecting SystemSettings Integrated Management Module Reset IMM to Defaults. The IMM willneed to be reset again after the defaults are loaded.5. Contact IBM support.7.7.4 IMM functions to help you perform problem determinationThis section provides additional problem determination tips for the IMM. This section coversthe following topics: “System Status” on page 331 “Virtual light path diagnostics” on page 333 “Hardware event log” on page 334 “Remote control” on page 335System StatusThe first panel that you see after completing the login and the session time-out limits panel isthe System Status panel, as shown in Figure 7-30 on page 332. This panel provides a quicksummary review of the hardware status of the server. A green circle indicates all of thehardware is functioning well from a strictly hardware point of view.The IMM can check on the status of server components, ServeRAID controllers, and PCIeinterfaces to most PCIe adapters. It does not check on the functional status of most PCIeadapters with regard to their hardware connections to external devices. You need to refer tothe system event log from within the OS or the switch logs of the network and Fibre Channelswitches to which the server is connected to resolve connectivity issues there.
