Fru and sdr load utility, When to run the frusdr load utility – NEC MH4500 User Manual

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C-16 Emergency Management Port

Exit - exits the EMP console.

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View

Display all Records - displays all FRU data, which consists of
chassis, board, and product information.

FRU Info - displays the FRU summary information as returned by
the server.

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Settings - lets you change operating parameters for the FRU viewer. This
menu displays the following suboption:

Display HEX/Verbose - toggles between HEX mode and
interpreted mode of displaying FRU records.

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Window - gives options for displaying currently open windows.

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Help - provides version information for the FRU viewer and provides
help topics on the EMP console.

FRU and SDR Load Utility

The Field Replacement Unit (FRU) and Sensor Data Record (SDR) load utility
is a DOS-based program used to update the server management subsystem’s
product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
nonvolatile storage components (EEPROMs). The utility:

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discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a master
configuration file

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displays the FRU information

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updates the EEPROM associated with the Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC) that holds the SDR and FRU area

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updates the DMI FRU area located in the BIOS nonvolatile storage
device

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generically handles FRU devices that might not be associated with the
BMC.

When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility

You should run the FRUSDR load utility each time you upgrade or replace the
hardware in your server, excluding add-in boards, hard drives, and RAM. For
example, if you replace an array of fans, you need to run the utility. It programs
the sensors that need to be monitored for server management.

Because the utility must be reloaded to properly initialize the sensors after
programming, turn the server off and remove the AC power cords from the
server. Wait approximately 30 seconds, then reconnect the power cords and turn
on the server.

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