IBM 8870 manual Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

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Configuring the Gigabit Ethernet controller

The Ethernet controller is integrated on the system board. It provides an interface for connecting to a 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps network and provides full-duplex (FDX) capability, which enables simultaneous transmission and reception of data on the network. If the Ethernet ports in your server support auto-negotiation, the controller detects the data-transfer rate (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, or 1000BASE-T) and duplex mode (full-duplex or half-duplex) of the network and automatically operates at that rate and mode.

You do not need to set any jumpers or configure the controller. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating system to address the controller. For device drivers and information about configuring the Ethernet controller, see the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with your server. For updated information about configuring the controller, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

Using the Integrated System Management Firmware Update Utility program

To update the firmware for the integrated system management processor (ISMP), download the Integrated System Management Processor Update utility program for your server from the IBM Support Web site at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Run the utility program to create a diskette that you can use to update the firmware. The utility program updates the integrated system management processor firmware only and does not affect any device drivers.

Complete the following steps to update the firmware:

1.Turn off the server.

2.Insert the diskette into the diskette drive.

3.Turn on the server. If the server does not start from the diskette, use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure the diskette drive as a startup device. (For more information, see the information about Configuration/Setup Utility start options in the User’s Guide). Then, start again at step 1 of this procedure.

4.From the main menu, select Update System Management Firmware and press Enter.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update.

If there is an error in updating the firmware, try updating the firmware again.

Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program

Use the LSI Logic Configuration Utility program to:

vSet a SCSI device scan order

vView or change SCSI IDs for attached devices

vSet SCSI protocol parameters on SCSI hard disk drives

The integrated SCSI controller with RAID capabilities in your server supports only RAID level-1 and RAID level-1 Enhanced (RAID level-1E). Installing an optional ServeRAID controller provides additional RAID levels. See “Using ServeRAID Manager” on page 31 for information about configuring your server for RAID operation.

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Contents ERserver Page ERserver Page Contents Iv xSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Safety To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥ 18 kg 39.7 lb ≥ 32 kg 70.5 lb ≥ 55 kg 121.2 lb 82 kg 180 lb XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 server Related documentationLearn section, click Online publications Click ContinueFeatures and specifications MicroprocessorWhat your server offers Large data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability Light path diagnostics featureRedundant cooling and power capabilities Redundant connectionReliability, availability, and serviceability features Memory scrubbing and Memory ProteXion UpdateXpress programActive Memory Memory mirroringIBM Director IBM Universal ManageabilityServer controls, LEDs, and power Front viewXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Rear view Rear view of model with Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXARemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors and LEDs Introducing the IBM xSeries 445 server Server power features Turning on the serverTurning off the server XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Ethernet controller configuration Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguring scalable partitions Integrated System Management Processor Update programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices Using the Configuration/Setup Utility programStarting the Configuration/Setup Utility program System SummaryProduct Data Power-on PasswordSystem Information System Card DataMemory Settings Administrator PasswordAdvanced Setup Start OptionsScalable Partition Settings ASM SettingsScalability Port Configuration Error LogsConfiguring scalable partitions Creating a scalable partitionConfiguring the server Remote console redirection Deleting a scalable partitionPasswords Power-on passwordAdministrator password Using the ServerGuide Setup and Installation CD ServerGuide featuresSetup and configuration overview Typical operating-system installationInstalling your operating system without ServerGuide RSA II-EXAConfiguring the Gigabit Ethernet controller Using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility programUsing ServeRAID Manager Configuring the controller Configuration wizard windowUsing express configuration Click Express configurationUsing custom configuration Click Custom configurationConfiguration summary window Viewing the configuration ServeRAID Manager windowGetting assistance ServeRAID Manager help menuHints and tips feature Remote Supervisor Adapters Identifying the Remote Supervisor AdapterSetting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA featuresSetup requirements Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA StepUSB connector ASM Interconnect portManagement ports Connect the RSA II-EXA breakout cable to the server Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA connectors Restrict to this brand field, select Servers Restrict to this brand field, select Servers Configuring and connecting to the ASM interconnect network XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Configuring the server ASM interconnect network Ethernet configuration ASM interconnect network modem configuration Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter Remote Supervisor Adapter featuresCabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter PPP Remote Supervisor Adapter connectors Settings for Web-based remote Subnet Mask Network InterfaceIP Address GatewayBaud Rate Dedicated to ASMStop Bits Authentication Protocol Line TypeRemote IP Address Configuring the server If the installation is from a diskette, type a\NT\SETUP -q Using the ASM interconnect network Select Save New Remote Control Password then, press EnterXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Server name ASM Interconnect module needed Server name ASM Interconnect module needed Configuring the server ASM Interconnect network configuration Connecting modems to the ASM Interconnect network Using the PXE boot agent utility program Starting the PXE boot agent utility programPXE boot agent utility menu choices Using the documentation Before you callXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Appendix B. Notices Edition noticeTrademarks IBMImportant notes Product recycling and disposalBattery return program Taiwanese Class a warning statement Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statementEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaXSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Macedonia former Yugoslav Republic of, Madagascar, Mali XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Index LSI Starting server XSeries 445 Type 8870 User’s Guide Page Part Number 02R2784
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