Software
This topic provides information about the software programs that you can use to help you set up, use,
and maintain the server.
To download the software programs, go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
BIOS and TMM update utilities
The BIOS and TMM (also known as BMC) firmware keeps updating after the shipment of the server.
Lenovo maintains pages on the Support Web site and provides the BIOS and TMM update utilities with
instructions for download to help you update the BIOS and TMM firmware if needed. For more information,
see “Updating or recovering the BIOS” on page 66 and “Updating the firmware” on page 73.
Lenovo ThinkServer Energy Manager
The Lenovo ThinkServer Energy Manager is a tool for data center power management. It monitors the power
and temperature at the device level and the group level. By monitoring and analyzing power and temperature
information, Energy Manager helps you to increase power efficiency and improve business continuity.
For information about using Energy Manager, refer to the help system of the program.
Lenovo ThinkServer Power Planner
The Lenovo Thinkserver Power Planner program provides information about the power consumption and
electric current calculation based on the different configurations of servers and other devices. The program
also helps to plan servers and devices deployment in an efficient way.
For detailed information about using the Lenovo ThinkServer Power Planner program, refer to the help
system of the program.
Lenovo Partner Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations
Management
The Lenovo Partner Pack for Microsoft System Center Operations Management program automatically
detects the managed servers of your ThinkServer server and provides detailed system information about
the managed servers. The system information includes component inventory, component status, and
sensor status. The program also enables users to perform management tasks, such as restarting or turning
off your ThinkServer server, accessing the Remote Desktop Console through Remote Desktop Protocol
(RDP), and accessing the TMM interface.
For detailed information about using the program, refer to the help system of the program.
Lenovo Partner Pack for vSphere vCenter Server
The Lenovo Partner Pack for vSphere vCenter Server program provides detailed system information about
the managed servers of your ThinkServer server in the VMware virtualized environment. The system
information includes the inventory and status of components such as microprocessors, memory modules,
fans, and temperature sensors. The program also enables users to perform tasks such as launching a
remote console and accessing the TMM interface.
For detailed information about using the program, refer to the help system of the program.
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