Intel SHG2 - Manual (Page 40)

40 Intel Server Board SHG2 Product Guide
Getting Started with Intel ® Server Management and Intel ® SMaRT
Tool (Optional)
Intel ® Server Management and the hard drive Service Partition provide real-time monitoring and
alerting for your SHG2 server hardware, emergency remote management, and remote server setup.
Intel Server Management is implemented by installing it within client-server architecture.
The Service Partition provides you with the ability to remotely access a local partition on the server
and to identify and diagnose server health issues. Remote access is provided through either a
modem or network connection.
To get started with Intel Server Management, install the Service Partition first, then the system’s
operating system, and finally Intel Server Control. The information here describes installation on a
system running a Microsoft Windows operating system.
The Intel ® Server Maintenance and Reference Training (SMaRT) Tool is an interactive software
tool providing support information to assist with the maintenance and repair of Intel-based server
systems and accessories. SMaRT Tool features visual, step-by-step instructions for replacing parts;
a complete Field Replacement Unit (FRU) database containing part numbers and images; product
spares lists, and worldwide Intel support information.
Intel Server Management provides an interface to the Intel ® SMaRT Tool, combining remote error
detection and alerting with interactive maintenance and repair assistance. When Intel Server
Management detects a hardware error and a part needs replacing, SMaRT Tool can be launched
directly from Intel Server Management to locate the correct part information and corresponding
"How to Replace" steps required to quickly get the server back up and running.
To activate Intel Server Management’s interface with the Intel SMaRT Tool, both software
programs need to be installed. You can install the software on a server or on a workstation used to
manage the server. The information here describes installation on a system running a Microsoft
Windows operating system. For other operating systems, see the Installation Guide & User Guide
located in the “ISM/Docs” folder on the Intel Server Management CD-ROM. SMaRT Tool and
ISM Console may only be installed on a system running a Microsoft Windows operating system.
Note: Prior to installation, uninstall any previous version of Intel Server Control.
Installing a Service Partition on the Server (Optional)
The Service Partition provides advanced remote management and configuration functionality.
Installing it on a server is optional.
1. Power-on the server, insert the Intel Server Management CD into the CD-ROM drive, and boot
to the CD.
2. Select Utilities > Run Service Partition Administrator > Create Service Partition-first
time.
3. Select an available hard drive. The server will reboot to the CD.
4. Select Format Service Partition and Install Software.
5. Exit the menu. Remove the CD and reboot to install the server operating system. After
installing the operating system, proceed to Installing Intel Server Management.