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IMM2 action descriptions

Use the information in this topic to understand and access various IMM2 functions.

Navigate to the top of the IMM2 window to perform activities with the IMM2. The title bar identifies the user name that is logged in. The title bar allows you to configure Settings for the status screen refresh rate and a custom trespass message, and Log out of the IMM2 web interface as shown in the following illustration. Beneath the title bar are tabs that allow you to access various IMM2 functions, as listed in Table 1.

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Table 1. IMM2 actions.

Three column table containing descriptions of the actions that you can perform from the tabs at the top of the IMM2 web interface.

TabSelectionDescription
System Status The System Status page allows you to view system status, active system events, and hardware health information. It provides quick links to the System Information, Server Power Actions, and Remote Control functions of the Server Management tab, and allows you to view an image of the last operating-system-failure screen capture. See System Status tab and Viewing the system status for additional information.
EventsEvent LogThe Event Log page displays entries that are currently stored in the IMM2 event log. The log includes a text description of system events that are reported, including information about all remote access attempts and configuration changes. All events in the log are time stamped, using the IMM2 date and time settings. Some events also generate alerts, if they are configured to do so. You can sort and filter events in the event log and export them to a text file. See Events tab and Managing the event log for additional information.
Event RecipientsThe Event Recipients page allows you to manage who will be notified of system events. It allows you to configure each recipient, and manage settings that apply to all event recipients. You can also generate a test event to verify notification feature operation. See Event recipients and Notification of system events for additional information.
Service and SupportProblemsThe Problems page allows you to view current unresolved problems that are serviceable by the Support Center. You can also view the status of each problem as related to its resolution. See Problems option for additional information.
SettingsThe Settings page configures your server to monitor and report service events. See Settings option for additional information.
Download Service DataThe Download Service Data page creates a compressed file of information that can be used by Support to assist you. See Download service data option and Collecting service and support information for additional information.
Server ManagementServer FirmwareThe Server Firmware page displays firmware levels and allows you to update the IMM2 firmware, server firmware, and DSA firmware. See Server firmware and Updating the server firmware for additional information.
Remote ControlThe Remote Control page allows you to control the server at the operating system level. It provides access to both Remote Disk and Remote Console functionality. You can view and operate the server console from your computer, and you can mount one of your computer disk drives, such as the CD-ROM drive or the diskette drive, on the server. When you have mounted a disk, you can use it to restart the server and to update firmware on the server. The mounted disk appears as a USB disk drive that is attached to the server. See Remote control and Remote presence and remote control functions for additional information.
Server PropertiesThe Server Properties page provides access to various properties, status conditions, and settings for your server. The following options are available from the Server Properties page:
  • The General Settings tab displays information that identifies the system to operations and support personnel.
  • The LEDs tab displays the status of all system LEDs. It also allows you to change the state of the location LED.
  • The Hardware Information tab displays server vital product data (VPD). The IMM2 collects server information, server component information, and network hardware information.
  • The Environmentals tab displays voltage and temperature information for the server and its components.
  • The Hardware Activity tab displays a history of Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) components that have been added to or removed from the system.

See Server properties for additional information.

Server Power ActionsThe Server Power Actions page provides full remote power control over your server with power-on, power-off, and restart actions. See Server power actions and Controlling the power status of the server for additional information.
Cooling DevicesThe Cooling Devices page displays the current speed and status of cooling fans in the server. See Cooling devices for additional information.
Power ModulesThe Power Modules page displays power modules in the system with status and power ratings. See Power modules for additional information.
Local StorageThe Local Storage page displays the physical structure and storage configuration of a storage device. See Local storage and Viewing and configuring the local storage configuration for additional information.
MemoryThe Memory page displays the memory modules available in the system, along with their status, type, and capacity. You can click on a module name to display an event and additional hardware information for the memory module. If you remove or replace a dual inline memory module (DIMM), the server needs to be powered on at least once after the removal or replacement to display the correct memory information. See Memory for additional information.
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ProcessorsThe CPUs page displays the microprocessors in the system, along with their status and clock speed. You can click on a microprocessor name to display events and additional hardware information for the microprocessor. See Processors for additional information.
AdaptersThe Adapters page displays the hardware, firmware, and network adapter information for adapters installed in the server. See Adapters and Viewing the adapter information and configuration settings for additional information.
Server TimeoutsThe Server Timeouts page allows you to manage server start timeouts to detect and recover from server hang occurrences. See Server timeouts and Setting server timeouts for additional information.
PXE Network BootThe PXE Network Boot page allows you to change the host server startup (boot) sequence for the next restart to attempt a Preboot Execution Environment (PXE)/Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) network startup. The host startup sequence will be altered only if the host is not under Privileged Access Protection (PAP). See PXE network boot and Setting up PXE network boot for additional information.
Latest OS Failure ScreenThe Latest OS Failure Screen page displays a screen image (when available), of the most recent operating system failure on the server. For your IMM2 to capture operating system failure screens, the operating system watchdog must be enabled. See Latest OS failure screen and Capturing the latest OS failure screen data for additional information.
Power ManagementThe Server Power Management page allows you to manage power related policies and hardware and contains the history of the amount of power used by the server. See Power management and Managing the server power for additional information.
Scalable ComplexThe Scalable Complex page allows you to view and manage a scalable complex. See Scalable complex and Managing the scalable complex for additional information.
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IMM PropertiesThe IMM Properties page provides access to various properties and settings for your IMM2. The following options are available from the IMM Properties page:
  • The Firmware tab provides a link to the Server Firmware section of Server Management. You can also enable automated promotion of the IMM2 backup firmware from this tab.
  • The IMM Date and Time Settings tab allows you to view and configure date and time settings for the IMM2.
  • The Serial Port tab configures the IMM2 serial port settings. These settings include the serial port baud rate used by the serial port redirection function and the key sequence to switch between the serial redirection and CLI modes.

See Configuring the IMM2 for additional information.

UsersThe Users page configures the IMM2 login profiles and global login settings. You can also view user accounts that are currently logged in to the IMM2. Global login settings include enabling Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) server authentication, setting the web inactivity timeout, and customizing the account security settings. See Configuring user accounts for additional information.
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NetworkThe Network Protocol Properties page provides access to networking properties, status, and settings for your IMM2:
  • The Ethernet tab manages how the IMM2 communicates using Ethernet.
  • The SNMP tab configures the SNMPv1 and SNMPv3 agents.
  • The DNS tab configures the DNS servers that the IMM2 interacts with.
  • The DDNS tab enables or disables and configures Dynamic DNS for the IMM2.
  • The SMTP tab configures SMTP server information used for alerts sent via email.
  • The LDAP tab configures user authentication for use with one or more LDAP servers.
  • The Telnet tab manages Telnet access to the IMM2.
  • The USB tab controls the USB interface used for in-band communication between the server and the IMM2. These settings do not affect the USB remote control functions (keyboard, mouse, and mass storage).
  • The IPMI tab enables or disables IPMI access to IMM2.
  • The Port Assignments tab allows you to change the port numbers used by some services on the IMM2.
  • The Access Control tab allows you to configure blacklist for IP/MAC address and time duration to deny accessing IMM2.

See Configuring network protocols for additional information.

SecurityThe IMM Security page provides access to security properties, status, and settings for your IMM2:
  • The HTTPS Server tab allows you to enable or disable the HTTPS server and manage its certificates.
  • The CIM Over HTTPS tab allows you to enable or disable CIM over HTTPS and manage its certificates.
  • The LDAP Client tab allows you to enable or disable LDAP security and manage its certificates.
  • The SSH Server tab allows you to enable or disable the SSH server and manage its certificates.
  • The Cryptography Management tab allows you to configure the IMM2 firmware to comply with the requirements of SP 800-131A.
  • The Drive Access tab allows you to configure Security Key Lifecycle Manager (SKLM) encryption key settings.

See Configuring security settings for additional information.

IMM ConfigurationThe IMM Configuration page displays a summary of the current IMM2 configuration settings. See Restoring and modifying your IMM configuration for additional information.
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Restart IMMThe Restart IMM page allows you to reset the IMM2. See Restarting the IMM2 for additional information.
Reset IMM to factory defaults...

The Reset IMM to factory defaults... page allows you to reset the configuration of the IMM2 to the factory defaults. See Resetting the IMM2 to the factory defaults for additional information.

Attention
When you click Reset IMM to factory defaults..., all modifications that you have made to the IMM2 are lost.
Activation Key ManagementThe Activation Key Management page allows you to manage activation keys for optional IMM2 or server Features on Demand (FoD) features. See Activation management key for additional information.