IBM ToolsCenter

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Overview

The IBM ToolsCenter is a collection of server management tools to help manage your IBM System x and BladeServer environment. ToolsCenter makes managing your server environment less complicated, more productive and cost-effective.

ToolsCenter Suite

ToolsCenter Suite
IBM ToolsCenter Suite provides a consolidated easy-to-use GUI for system information collection, firmware / device driver upgrade, server system configuration and a better overview on the status of the server. All these experiences are simplified by this new offering.

Deployment

ServerGuide
Simplifies the process of installing and configuring IBM System x servers.

IBM FastSetup v2.00
Offers a convenient, single-user interface for discovery, updating, and configuration of BladeCenter H, IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis, System x server hardware and its internal components.

Bootable Media Creator
Create Custom Bootable Firmware media for DVD, CD and USB memory key.

Scripting Toolkit
Create custom hardware deployment solutions for Windows and Linux installations.
Altiris v7.1 Deployment
Provides a simplified Altiris v7.1 deployment solution for Windows and Linux images

Configuration

Advanced Settings Utility
Modify your firmware settings from the command line on multiple operating system platforms.

Storage Configuration Manager
Storage Configuration Manager (SCM) is a scalable and integrated storage management tool for both internal and external storage subsystem for IBM System x and BladeCenter.

Configuration tools
The Configuration and Options Guide (COG) contains general configuration information about IBM products and supported options. The xREF provides a brief technical overview of each IBM BladeCenter and System x machine type and many system specific options. The Standalone Solutions Configuration Tool (SSCT) aids IBM sales and business partners and facilitates technical collaborations in configuring system and rack cabinets.
MegaRAID Storage Manager (MRSM)
Configure and monitor LSI RAID controllers.

Updates

UpdateXpress System Packs
UpdateXpress System Packs (UXSPs) contain an integration-tested bundle of online, updateable firmware and device driver updates for your server.

Diagnostics

Dynamic System Analysis
IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) collects and analyzes system information to aid in diagnosing system problems.

Service Advisor (SA)
Automate hardware problem reporting by electronically sending BladeCenter chassis hardware events to IBM for analysis (built into AMM for BladeCenter, and IMM V2 systems).