Intel SE7501BR2 Product Guide - Page 79
Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console - driver
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To use the Server Configuration utility to Configure the server for remote LAN management Configure for Remote Serial / Modem management Configure for Serial / Modem alerting Configure for LAN alerting Run the FRU/SDR Load Utility Configure an Asset Tag Create / modify the service partition Create System or Utility / Device Diskettes Save / load configuration data Description of procedure Enable a connection to the server from a workstation on the LAN to allow remote management functions, such as powering the server on or off, or running diagnostic utilities. Enable a connection to the server from a serial or Modem connection to allow remote management functions, such as powering the server on or off, or running diagnostic utilities. Configure the server to send a telephone page in the event that a hardware or firmware error occurs at the server. Configure the server to send a notification message to a workstation segment of the network in the event that a hardware or firmware error occurs at the server. Use to update the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) flash components. NOTE: You must run the FRU/SDR Load utility whenever the BMC is updated or if you change your processors. Assign an identification number or serial number to the server. If a service partition does not already exist, create one. If a service partition has been created earlier, update it. Create diskettes by operating system, utility, or device driver. Save the configuration data to a file. Use this saved file to configure other servers identically. Page 87 88 91 92 95 98 99 98 100 Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console Direct Platform Control (DPC) Console is part of Intel Server Management. Direct Platform Control is a server management application that supports remote system management via LAN, or an RS-232 serial connection to the server Serial B port over a modem or a direct serial cable. The Direct Platform Control Console provides the ability for remote management of Intel servers via modem or LAN with a capability to run DOS-based programs. DPC console runs on a client workstation and is independent of the server operating system. It communicates with a server by: • Accessing the server management capabilities of the on-board NIC • A Windows† 2000 compatible modem • An RS-232 connection to the server's Serial B port Configuration Software and Utilities 79