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Lenovo Converged HX Series Hardware Replacement Guide
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Chapter 4. Software Tools
Use the following software tools for easier appliance configuration:
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Advanced Settings Utility (ASU)
Advanced Settings Utility
The ASU tool is a scriptable command line program. Use the ASU tool on multiple operating system platforms
to:
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Modify selected basic input/output system (BIOS) CMOS settings without restarting the system to
access F1 settings
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Modify selected baseboard management controller setup settings
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Modify selected Remote Supervisor Adapter and Remote Supervisor Adapter II setup settings
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Modify selected settings in the integrated management module
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Modify a limited number of VPD settings
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Remote connectivity to support setting all the listed firmware types settings. Remote connection support
requires accessing the XCC external port over a LAN
For more information and to download the ASU program, go to the Advanced Settings Utility (ASU) for Lenovo
x86 servers website.
Nutanix Support Link
Please visit http://portal.nutanix.com for more detailed information about the software, as well as access to
Knowledge Base articles. Registration is required.
Software-centric hardware replacement documentation is available at
https://portal.nutanix.com/#/page/docs/list?type=hardware, filter on Lenovo HX series.