Configuring the Service Processor

You can configure only unconfigured service processors, that is, a processor in its factory default state. Use a deployment plan to configure the service processor.

The Declare Unconfigured Asset action includes the service processor in the Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center environment.

• Configure Service Processor

• Update BIOS Configuration

• Configure and Deploy Server

• Install Server

An alternative to specifying the configuration in the profile, is to duplicate an existing configuration. You can create a snapshot of the BIOS of a working service processor, which creates also creates profile. You then apply the profile to an unconfigured service processor.

Creating a Service Processor Configuration Profile and Plan

Procedure to create a service processor configuration profile and plan.

1. Expand Plans in the Navigation pane and the select Profiles and Policies.
2. Expand Service Processors.
3. Click Create Profile. The first step of the wizard is displayed, as shown in Figure 5-3. Depending on the subtype and target you select, more steps are added.

   Figure 5-3 Create Profile - Service Processor

   
   Description of "Figure 5-3 Create Profile - Service Processor"
4. Complete the specification of the service processor and click Finish.

The new profile and plan are available from the Assets pane.

Creating a BIOS Configuration Profile and Plan

Procedure to create a BIOS configuration profile and plan.

1. Expand Plans in the Navigation pane and the select Plans.
2. Expand Update BIOS Configurations.
3. Click Create Plan from Template. Figure 5-4 shows the first step of the wizard, which includes the Update BIOS profile.

   Figure 5-4 Create Plan - BIOS

   
   Description of "Figure 5-4 Create Plan - BIOS"
4. Click the Update BIOS profile.
5. Click the Create Profile icon. Figure 5-5 shows the window for creating the profile.

   Figure 5-5 Create Profile-BIOS Configuration

   
   Description of "Figure 5-5 Create Profile-BIOS Configuration"
6. Enter a name and description and then select the type of BIOS and the type of target.
7. Click Next to review and then click Finish to submit the job.
8. When the job is completed, return to the Create a Deployment Plan window.
9. Specify a name for the plan and select the new profile.
10. Click Save to submit the job.

The new profile and plan are available from the Assets pane.

Creating a Snapshot of a Service Processor Configuration

Procedure to create a snapshot of a service processor configuration.

1. Expand Assets in the Navigation pane and select Servers.
2. Select the configured server.
3. Click the Hardware tab in the center pane.
4. In the Component Navigation section, select Service Processor. The Service Processor Configuration section displays the configuration attributes and values.
5. In the Service Processor Snapshots section, click the Create Snapshot icon to display the window shown in Figure 5-6.

   Figure 5-6 Create Service Processor Configuration Snapshot

   
   Description of "Figure 5-6 Create Service Processor Configuration Snapshot"

   Note:

   An alternative method of displaying this window if you are familiar with the current configuration is to select the server and then choose Snapshot BIOS Configuration in the Actions pane.

6. Specify a name for this snapshot and accept the default of creating a profile from the snapshot.
7. Click Create Snapshot to submit the job.
8. When the job completes, the snapshot is located in the EC local library.

Applying a Snapshot of a Server Processor Configuration

Procedure to apply a snapshot to an unconfigured service processor.

This procedure applies a snapshot of a server's service processor to an unconfigured service processor. Use the Update BIOS Configuration action or use the snapshot profile as a step in the Install Server deployment plan.

Viewing a Service Processor Snapshot

To verify the snapshot configuration before you attempt to configure a new server, view the snapshot.

1. Expand Libraries in the Navigation pane and then select the current EC local library.
2. In the center pane, scroll down to the BIOS Configuration section of the library.
3. Select the snapshot and then select the View Snapshot icon.
4. You can apply the snapshot directly to a server or you can use a deployment plan.

Applying a Service Processor Snapshot

Procedure to apply a service processor snapshot.

1. Expand Assets in the Navigation pane and then select Servers.
2. Select the unconfigured server.
3. Click Update Service Processor in the Action pane. A one-step wizard is displayed, including the list of snapshots in the EC local library that are appropriate for the selected server.
4. Select the snapshot from the list.
5. Click Next to review the Summary and then click Finish to submit the job.

When the service processor is configured, the server reboots.

Applying a Service Process Snapshot Profile to a Server

Procedure to apply a service process snapshot profile to a server.

1. Expand Plans in the Navigation pane and then select Profiles.
2. Expand Update BIOS Configuration and select the profile for the snapshot.
3. Review the profile in the center pane. To modify the profile, click the Edit Profile icon.
4. Create a plan that includes this profile as its only step or edit an existing deployment plan to include this profile.