BIOS - Backing up/restore BIOS settings, flashing BIOS
Request BIOS Parameter Backup
Initiates a backup of single BIOS parameter settings in ServerView®
WinSCU XML format. The backup (with the name specified in the
Backup Filename
field) is stored locally on the iRMC .
Once the backup process has started, the current process status is displayed under Backup Status.
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Notes on the backup process:
– During the backup process, all buttons and input fields are disabled.
– If powered off, the managed server will be automatically powered on.
– If the server is powered on, a reboot is required. Otherwise, the backup process will remain in state "Boot Pending".
– The managed server is powered off after the backup has completed.
Save Backup to File
Only displayed when a backup of single BIOS parameters in
ServerView® WinSCU XML format is available in the local store of the iRMC:
Opens a browser dialog allowing you to save the iRMC -local copy of the
BIOS backup data to a file (<name -of-your-choice>.pre).
Clear Status
Only available if a status is currently displayed under Backup Status:
Clears the status information indicated under Backup Status.
7.6.1.2
Restoration BIOS Single Parameters in ServerView® WinSCU
XML format
The Restoration BIOS Single Parameters in ServerView® WinSCU XML format group allows you to restore single BIOS parameter settings from a restoration file in
ServerView® WinSCU XML format.
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Figure 87: Restoration BIOS Single Parameters in ServerView® WinSCU XML format
Restoration Status
The Restoration Status is only displayed if a restoration is currently in process or has been completed: Displays the status of the current restoration process. Successful completion is indicated by "Operation successful".
You can clear the status display by clicking the Clear Status button, which is only available if a status is currently displayed.
Restoration File
Clicking Browse opens a browser dialog allowing you to navigate to a file
(.pre) containing a backup of single BIOS parameters in the ServerView®
WinSCU XML format.
Upload
Initiates the restoration of single BIOS parameter settings based on the file specified in the Restoration File field.
Once the restoration process has started, the current process status is indicated under Restoration Status.
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Notes on the restoration process:
– During the restoration process, all buttons and input fields are disabled.
– If powered off, the managed server will automatically be powered on.
– If the managed server is powered on, the server is to be rebooted. Otherwise the restoration process will remain in state "Boot Pending".
– The managed server is powered off after the restoration has completed.
Clear Status
Only available if a status is currently indicated under Restoration Status:
Clears the status information indicated under Restoration Status. iRMC S4
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