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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 product level FRU, SDR, and the Desktop Management
Interface (DMI) nonvolatile storage components. The utility:
• Discovers the product configuration based on instructions in a
master configuration file
• Displays the FRU information
• Updates the EEPROM associated with the system board
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 FRUSDR load utility each time you upgrade or replace
the hardware in your server, excluding expansion cards, 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.
What You Need to Do
You must run the utility from diskettes provided with the server and you
must follow the instructions in the included README.TXT file.
If the diskette drive is disabled, or improperly configured, you must use
BIOS Setup to enable it. If necessary, you can disable the drive after you are
done with the FRUSDR utility.
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