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 identifythe server. You can also save one or more commands as a text file and run thefile as 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 standardTelnet client 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 comesinstalled in the USB hypervisor connector on the SAS riser-card (see the followingillustration). Hypervisor is virtualization software that enables multiple operatingsystems to run on a host computer at the same time. The USB memory key isrequired to activate the hypervisor functions.About this taskTo 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:Procedure1. Turn on the server.Note: Approximately 3 minutes 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, press Enter.6. Select Save Settings and then select Exit Setup.168 System x3650 M3 Types 4255, 7945, and 7949: Installation and User’s Guide
