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What to do if IBM Server shows SysCon device not found error when trying to install a non-existent device?
If you encounter a 'SysCon device not found' error when attempting to install a non-existent device, the system will enter the EFI Shell and display the shell prompt.
What to do if IBM Carrier Grade X3650 T embedded USB device is present and installed, SysCon device present, configuration data for system on device is yes, configuration data for system UUID on key is yes?
If the embedded USB device is present and installed, the SysCon device is present, the configuration data for the system on the device is 'yes,' and the configuration data for the system UUID on the key is 'yes,' you will be prompted for the BIOS password. Use the menu to either export from the SysCon Device to the SysCon Key or vice versa. Be aware that this may overwrite current configuration data in either direction.
What to do if IBM Server embedded USB device is present and installed, SysCon device present, configuration data for system on device is yes, configuration data for system UUID on key is no?
If the embedded USB device is present and installed, the SysCon device is present, the configuration data for the system on the device is 'yes,' but the configuration data for the system UUID on the key is 'no,' you will be prompted for the BIOS password. You may use the menu to export this system’s configuration data to the SysCon Key under a folder named using this system’s UUID.
What to do if IBM Carrier Grade X3650 T embedded USB device is present and installed, but SysCon device is not present?
If the embedded USB device is present and installed, but the SysCon device is not present, you will be prompted for the BIOS password. You may use the menu to override the current SysCon policy by selecting 'Clear settings from the 'saved' folder on SysCon Device.'
General| Product Type | Server |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Xeon |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Operating System Support | Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server |
| RAID Support | Yes |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supply options |
Preserves current BIOS and server management feature settings during system startup.
Compares current settings to saved ones and restores them if different, by default.
Allows transferring system settings to a second system or using a SysCon Key.
Details the installation of the SysCon feature on Microsoft Windows* 2003 Enterprise Edition systems.
Details the installation of the SysCon feature on Linux operating systems.
Explains how to activate and deactivate the SysCon feature through system BIOS settings.
Guides initial system configuration and boot process after SysCon installation.
Explains how SysCon uses policy settings to detect and act on system setting changes.
Describes how to access and navigate the SysCon menu for system management.
Explains how SysCon detects and prompts for action when system settings change.
Details how SysCon handles transferred settings when a device is moved to another system.
Covers backing up, restoring, and installing SysCon using a removable SysCon Key.
Details how to encrypt sensitive component settings data using the SysconCipher.py utility.
Explains how SysCon applies user-specified settings from the 'specified' folder.
Describes applying common settings to multiple servers via SysCon Keys.
Configures logging of SysCon events, including severity filters and destinations.
Sets up proactive user notifications for SysCon events to destinations like Telco Alarm Panel.
Details SysCon install tools and utilities for Linux environments.
Explains SysCon events, logging, notification policies, and actions.
Documents default SysCon device policy settings and provides XML schema excerpts.
Provides an example of a system settings file in XML format for BIOS and IMM configuration.
Presents a comprehensive example of a system settings file for detailed configuration.
Describes the XML schema files used for system and component settings.
Example XML for updating BIOS firmware versions with labels and tokens.
Example XML for updating Intel Management Module firmware versions.
Details SysCon logging functions, including writing to logs and formatted output.
Covers functions for opening, reading, and managing log files and notifications.
Troubleshooting table for SysCon behavior when the embedded USB device is present.
Troubleshooting table for SysCon behavior when the embedded USB device is not present.
Lists tested USB devices and their compatibility for use with SysCon.
