Troubleshooting 8-31Maintenance Tools with Remote ConsoleThis subsection describes the procedures for using Maintenance Tools with remote console.Maintenance Tools contains the remote console feature that allows the system administrator to setup the server from the management workstation (management PC) via the network or the server'sCOM B (serial) port.IMPORTANT: Do not use this feature on any other computer than the server, or onany other server obtained without the NEC EXPRESSBUILDER.Doing so may cause a failure of the server. Be sure to select [Tool menu (Redirection mode)] in [Bootselection] menu from the remote console.StartingThe following two methods are available to start the server. Running Maintenance Tools from the management PC via LAN Running Maintenance Tools from the management PC via direct connection (COM B)For the procedure for starting Maintenance Tools with Remote Console, refer to the onlinedocument of NEC ESMPRO Manager.IMPORTANT: Do not change the boot device order in BOOT menu in BIOSSETUP. NEC EXPRESSBUILDER cannot be used if the opticaldisk drive is not the first device to launch the system. Use the standard LAN port for LAN connection. Use the serial port B for direct connection. To use this feature, you need to create a configuration file (3.5-inchfloppy disk) that includes communication method between theserver and the management PC, and various setup parameters. UseNEC ESMPRO BMC Configuration or NEC ESMPRO AgentExtension or run "System Management" menu from NECEXPRESSBUILDER to create a configuration file. Save theconfiguration file into the root directory of the floppy disk as thefollowing file name.– File name: CSL_LESS.cfg If you exit the BIOS SETUP by unusual way (e.g., forced power-offor reset), the redirection process may fail. In such a case, setupagain by using the configuration file.
