Chapter 4. Configuring the blade server
While the firmware is running POST and before the operating system starts, a
POST menu with POST indicators is displayed. The POST indicators are the words
Memory
,
Keyboard
,
Network
,
SCSI
, and
Speaker
that are displayed as each component
is tested. You can then select configuration utilities from the POST menu.
v
System management services (SMS)
Use the system management services (SMS) utility to view information about
your system or partition and to perform tasks such as setting up remote IPL,
changing self configuring SCSI device (SCSD) settings, and selecting boot
options. The SMS utility can be used for AIX or Linux partitions. See “Using the
SMS utility” on page 50 for more information.
v
Default boot list
Use this utility to initiate a system boot in service mode through the default
service mode boot list. This mode attempts to boot from the first device of each
type that is found in the list.
Note:
This is the preferred method of starting the stand-alone AIX diagnostics
from CD.
v
Stored boot list
Use this utility to initiate a system boot in service mode, using the customized
service mode boot list that was set up by AIX when AIX was first booted, or
manually using the AIX service aids.
v
Open firmware prompt
This utility is for advanced users of the IEEE 1275 specifications only.
v
Management module
Use the management module to change the boot list, determine which firmware
image to boot, and perform other configuration tasks.
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