NEC N8400-086F, User Manual

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Troubleshooting 8-29
Function of Maintenance Tools
The following functions can be executed in the Maintenance Tools.
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Maintenance Utility
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line
Maintenance Utility is an OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to
start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line
Maintenance Utility can be used.
IMPORTANT:
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The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service
representative. The NEC EXPRESSBUILDER DVD you have
created contain a file that describes operation of the utility, but do
not attempt to use the utility by yourself. Contact your service
representative and follow instructions.
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See the on-line help for details of the Off-line Maintenance Utility.
For further information, ask your service representative.
The Off-line Maintenance Utility provides the following features.
– IPMI Information Viewer
Provides the functions to view the system event log (SEL), sensor data record (SDR),
and filed replaceable unit (FRU) and to make a backup copy of them.
Using this feature, you can find system errors and events to determine a maintenance
part.
– BIOS Setup Viewer
Provides the functions to export the current configuration data defined with the
SETUP utility to a text file.
– System Information Viewer
Provides the functions to view information on the processor and the BIOS and export
it to a text file.
– System Information Management
Provides the function to make a back-up copy of your data.
Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may
not be restored.
Only the authorized personnel is allowed to restore the backup data.
– System Management
The parameters of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) are set for remote
control and alert.