HP Integrity rx4610 Server - Manual (Page 119)

Chapter 10: Configuring the HP Server
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General Help This option displays a detailed description on how to use the SEL
Viewer. The help window is divided into two windows. The top
window lists all the main topics and the bottom one displays the
description about the topic currently selected. Users can select
different topics using the arrow keys. To move between windows,
use or keys. To dismiss the help window, press
key.
Using the SDR Viewer Utility
The SDR Viewer Utility provides the ability to display Sensor Data Record (SDR) information stored
in non-volatilememory. Sensor data records contain information about the type and number of
sensors in the platform, the sensor threshold support, the platform's event generation capabilities, and
information on what types of readings the sensors provide. SDRs also include the records describing
the number and type of devices that are connected to the system’s Intelligent Platform Management
Bus (IPMB), and records that describe the location and type of Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) devices.
Using the SDR Viewer Utility, you can do the following:
• Examine all SDRs from the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
Running the SDR Viewer Utility
To run the SDR Viewer Utility, complete the following procedure:
1. Boot to the EFI Shell.
2. Change to the SDRVIEW directory located on the EFI Based Offline Utilities disk.
3. Load the IPMI driver by typing the following command:
load ipmi.efi
4. Run the utility by typing the following command:
sdrviewer
Main Window
The SDR Viewer Utility is menu-driven application. The main window contains a Title Bar, Menus,
a Client Area, and a Help Tip Area.
Main Window Area Description
Title Bar Indicates the name and version of the utility
Menu Area Provides access to all utility functions and options
through three menus: File, SDR, and Help.
Client Area Displays in a textual format the SDR information for
the selected record
Help Tip Area Displays a brief help message about the option
currently selected through the menu items