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Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities
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:
• Discovers the product configuration based on instructionsin a masterconfiguration
file
• Displays the FRU information
• Updates the EEPROM associated with the Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC) that holds the SDR and FRU area
• Updates the DMI FRU area located in the BIOS nonvolatile storage device
• Generically handles FRU devices that might not be associated with the BMC
When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility
You should run the FRUSDRload utilityeach timeyou upgradeorreplacethe 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.
Becausetheutilitymustbereloadedtoproperlyinitializethesensorsafterprogramming,
turn theserver off and removethe ACpower cords from the server. Wait approximately
30 seconds, then reconnect the power cords and turn on the server.
What You Need to Do
Youcanrunthe utilitydirectlyfromtheconfiguration softwareCDor fromdiskettesyou
create from the CD.
If youchoose torun the FRUSDRLoad Utilityfrom a diskette, you must copy the utility
from the CD and follow the instructions in the included README.TXT file.
If your diskettedrive is disabled,or improperlyconfigured,you must useBIOS Setup to
enable it. If necessary, you can disable the drive after you are done with the FRUSDR
utility.