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IBM eX5 Implementation Guide
9.1 Introduction
IBM provides a number of tools to successfully deploy, manage, and maintain the eX5 range
of systems. The collective name for these tools is IBM ToolsCenter. You can access these
tools at the following link:
http://ibm.com/support/entry/portal/docdisplay?lndocid=TOOL-CENTER
We group these tools in the following high-level categories:
򐂰 System deployment
򐂰 System configuration
򐂰 System updates
򐂰 System diagnosis
򐂰 System management
We provide a summary of these tools in Table 9-1. In this chapter, we walk you through the
process of using several of these tools.
Table 9-1 High-level overview of the available tools to manage the eX5 range of systems
IBM tools Covered
here Firmware
deployment OS installation
assistance System
management Problem
diagnosis
Integrated Management Module p. 449 Yes
a
a. You can only update Integrated Management Module (IMM) firmware using the IMM web browser interface.
No Yes Yes
Advanced Management Module p. 454 Yes No Yes Yes
Dynamic System Analysis No No No No Yes
Bootable Media Creator p. 514 Yes No No No
Scripting Toolkit p. 507 Yes Yes No No
IBM ServerGuide p. 501 No Yes No No
Start Now Advisor No Yes No No No
Update Express System Pack Installer p. 511 Yes No No No
IBM Systems Director p. 467 Yes Yes
b
b. Only when the Tivoli Provision Manager for OS Deployment IBM Systems Director edition is installed.
Yes Yes
IBM Electronic Service Agent p. 493 No No No Yes
Storage Configuration Manager No Yes No Yes Yes
Remote Control p. 462 No
c
c. This tool provides the ability to mount the media containing the firmware or operating system.
No
c
Yes No
Advanced Settings Utility p. 495 No
c
No
c
Yes No
MegaRAID Storage Manager p. 521 No No Yes
d
d. This tool provides the management of RAID controllers and hard disks only.
Yes
Serial over LAN p. 525 No No Yes No