Archive for January, 2011
Questions from Chris on FindMyFirmware
I was speaking with Chris yesterday, we were both working, he was rebuilding three hundred blades with Windows 2008, so it was interesting hearing what challenges he had and also quiz him on his build process, he uses Altiris, we’ll go into that shortly, but first he had some questions about FindMyFirmware, they were unscripted [...]
IBM RSA default username and password
IBM’s Remote Supervisor Adaptor is their systems management solution which allows you to manage the server independently of the operating system and includes support for remote systems management (power management/reset), virtual media and server information. The default username is: USERID and the password: PASSW0RD Again as with the Dell/HP or other vendors, be sure to [...]
Talking about the Dell DRAC and iDRAC
The Dell DRAC or iDRAC is Dell’s remote systems management solution, their version of the ilo if you like, which allows you to manage the server (power cycle or reboot), mount virtual media and view system information. The default username is set to root and the password calvin. So when setting up the DRAC or [...]
FindMyFirmware updates – more servers and content updates
We’ve updated the content in the FindMyFirmware application, it now includes these HP servers: C-Class blade servers (BL260c, BL460c and BL860c to name a few) ML530 series servers ML570 series servers DL365 series servers DL385 series servers SL series (Scalable SL6000 and SL6500 System) The firmware details have also been updated and format aligned across [...]
IT budgets and the issues of cuts
http://www.finextra.com/News/Fullstory.aspx?newsitemid=22201 In a speech at a Tabb Group-organised event on derivatives, O’Malia accused CFTC chairman Gary Gensler of playing “budgetary chicken” with Congress. The CFTC says that the Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation has increased its workload but, like all government agencies, it has had its budget – $168.8 million – frozen this year. Despite this, [...]
IBM helps improve operational efficiencies
http://www-03.ibm.com/press/us/en/pressrelease/33457.wss ARMONK, N.Y., – 25 Jan 2011: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it is helping Bank of China in London drastically reduce its paper consumption by 95% while improving the efficiency of conducting financial transactions. Bank of China had been implementing its business strategy, improving the efficiency of internal operations and service to its [...]
Dell platform innovation in the blade space continues
http://en.community.dell.com/dell-blogs/enterprise/b/inside-enterprise-it/archive/2011/01/20/accelerating-virtualization-with-greater-throughput.aspx Enabling customer choice and flexibility has always been a top priority at Dell, and the way we’ve designed and developed our PowerEdge blade portfolio is no exception. Dell continues to expand and refine our Blade offerings to reflect customer desires and technology adoption trends. One of these trends is the movement towards 10 Gigabit [...]
HP launches products and services to help the end user community leverage the cloud
http://h10124.www1.hp.com/campaigns/enterprise/instant-on/us/en/overview.html PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 25, 2011 – HP today announced a suite of new products and services that enable businesses and governments to leverage the power of the cloud while ensuring they meet required levels of security, performance and availability. Cloud computing is an important and growing platform for Instant-On Enterprises, where everything and [...]
ILO reset tips
I got asked how long it takes for an ILO card to reset if you’re changing the network settings or just pressing network apply to reset the card. The counter displays a count down for 60 seconds, time it takes to reset the ILO, but the ILO actually pings and is useable from the point [...]
ILO power commands – a few questions
I got asked to explain the differences between the different options in the ILO. The ILO is the Integrated Lights Out or remote access card which allows you to manage the server independently of the operating system, IBM have their Remote Supervisor Adapter series of cards, and Dell have their DRAC offering. For more information [...]
