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2. Description on System Utility
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Chapter 3 Setup
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Management of RBSU Settings of System Utilities via Networks
Overview
By using RESTful Interface Tool, which is provided as one of the server administration tool, you can backup and
restore your BIOS/Platform Configuration (RBSU) in System Utilities.
Use the RESTful Interface Tool Version 2.4 or later.
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Back up
The backup of RBSU is established by downloading JSON format file describing RBSU (hereafter called
“RBSU File”) via ILO of controlled server.
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The power of the server is OFF
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OS is running
Avoid performing a backup in the following situations because the backup may not be done properly.
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Immediately after the power is turned OFF
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While POST
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Immediately after POST
Important The Serial Number and Product ID are device-specific information. Make a
note of them and store it in a safe place.
Tips
After completion of POST execution or the powering OFF, it may take several
minutes to reach downloadable state. Please wait for a while to start
download.
The time required to reach downloadable state may vary depending on
configuration or operating status of the unit.
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Restore
The restore of RBSU is established by uploading RBSU file from the administrator PC via iLO of controlled
server. The RBSU uploaded is reflected at the next boot.
Restore is possible only when the device is in the following conditions.
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The power of the server is OFF
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OS is running
Restore is not possible under the following condition.
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Immediately after the power is turned OFF
iLO
Back up
Administrator PC
RESTful interface
tool
Restore
Server
RBSU setting
Back up
Restore
LAN