User`s guide

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Introducing NovaScale 5080/5160 Servers
Bull NovaScale Server Resources
Note:
According to Server configuration and version, certain features and functions described in
this guide may not be accessible. Please contact your Bull Sales Representative for sales
information.
System Resource CD
The Bull NovaScale Server System Resource CD contains all the firmware and
documentation referred to in this guide.
EFI Utilities
The Bull NovaScale Server EFI utilities provide a complete set of configuration, operation,
and maintenance tools:
• EFI driver,
• EFI Shell,
• EFI system utility,
• EFI system diagnostic,
• Operating System loader.
For further details, see Chapter 5. Tips and Features for Administrators.
PAM Software Package
The Bull NovaScale Server is equipped with an integrated Platform Administration and
Maintenance software package, otherwise known as the PAM software package.
One part of PAM software is an embedded application (MAESTRO) running on the Platform
Management Board(s) (PMB) and the other is an external application (PAM Kernel / Web
User Interface) running on the Platform Administration Processor (PAP) unit under Microsoft
Windows 2000 Server.
PMB
CSS Module
PAP Unit
Internal Ethernet Link
(MAESTRO)
(PAM Kernel / Web User Interface)
Access to
Hardware Elements
Figure 25. PAM software deployment