IBM 8870 manual Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA, Setup requirements

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Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA

This section describes features, setup requirements, and how to cable and configure the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA for use on an Advanced System Management (ASM) network so that you can manage the server from a remote location.

For more detailed information, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II User’s Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD.

Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA features

The Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA provides the following:

vSeamless remote accelerated graphics

vEnhanced security features

vContinuous health monitoring and control

vAdvanced Predictive Failure Analysis® (PFA) support

vAutomated Server Restart (ASR)

vAutomatic notification and alerts

vEvent logs that are time stamped, saved on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA, and can be attached to e-mail alerts

vServer console redirection

vLAN and Advanced System Management (ASM) interconnect remote access

vSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap support

vDomain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) support

vRemote power control

vCapture operating-system-failure screen

vRemote firmware update and access to critical server settings

vIndependent power, which enables around-the-clock access to the server even when the server power is off

vVirtually attach remote diskette drive, CD-ROM drive, or disk image to server

Setup requirements

The following items are required to set up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA:

vMake sure you have an Internet connection. You will need an Internet connection during the installation process to download software and firmware from the IBM Support Web site. For information about how to download the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA files, see “Obtaining Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA software and firmware” on page 44.

vInstall the operating system on your server before you install the device drivers for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA. For information about installing the operating system, see the documentation that comes with your server.

vRemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA device drivers. See Table 1 on page 29 for a list of the supported operating systems.

Note: Not all versions of Red Hat Linux or SuSE Linux are supported for all server models. To check if there is a supported Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA device driver for your server model running your version of Linux, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

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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 Light path diagnostics feature Redundant cooling and power capabilitiesLarge data-storage capacity and hot-swap capability Redundant connectionReliability, availability, and serviceability features UpdateXpress program Active MemoryMemory scrubbing and Memory ProteXion 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 Configuration/Setup Utility program Configuring scalable partitionsEthernet controller configuration Integrated System Management Processor Update programUsing the Configuration/Setup Utility program Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility programConfiguration/Setup Utility menu choices System SummaryPower-on Password System InformationProduct Data System Card DataAdministrator Password Advanced SetupMemory Settings Start OptionsASM Settings Scalability Port ConfigurationScalable Partition Settings 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 AdapterRemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA features Setting up the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXASetup requirements Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA StepASM Interconnect port USB connectorManagement 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 Network Interface IP AddressSubnet Mask GatewayBaud Rate Dedicated to ASMStop Bits Line Type Authentication ProtocolRemote 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 Starting the PXE boot agent utility program Using 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 Industry Canada Class a emission compliance statement European Union EMC Directive conformance statementTaiwanese Class a warning 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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