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vIBM Eserver xSeries BIOS update with support for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA

vDiagnostics code update

vRemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA device drivers

vRemote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA firmware code update

vAdvanced Settings Utility program

The software and firmware files that you need are contained in one system service package for Linux installation kit. Complete the following steps to locate and download the package file:

1.Go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/.

2.In the left navigation pane, click Search PC support.

3.In the “Search PC support” window, under Additional search options, in the Restrict to this document type field, select Downloads and drivers.

4.In the Restrict to this brand field, select Servers.

5.Wait for the page to automatically refresh; then, in the Restrict to this family field, select your server model.

6.Wait for the page to automatically refresh; then, in the Enter search terms field, type "system service package". (Do not use the Search field.)

7.Click Search.

8.Select the system service package that corresponds to the server model and the operating system that is running on the server in which the Remote Supervisor Adapter II is installed. The file you download will be in *.tgz format.

9.Click the file link to download the system service package.

10.From a command-line prompt, type tar -xvfzfilename.tgz, where filename is the name of the file you downloaded. This command will create a directory named ibmssp and extract the files to it.

11.See the readme.txt file that is extracted into the ibmssp directory for a list of the file names and their descriptions.

12.To ensure correct software installation, follow the detailed installation instructions in Remote Supervisor Adapter II Installation Instructions for Linux Users, which is in Portable Document Format (PDF) in the ibmssp directory. Then, continue with “Completing the setup.”

Completing the setup: Complete the following steps to complete the setup of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA:

1.If you plan to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA, install and compile the management information base (MIB) on your SNMP manager. The MIB supports SNMP traps. The MIB is available on the IBM Support Web site. For more information, see “Obtaining Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA software and firmware” on page 44.

2.If you did not restart the server after installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA device drivers, restart the server now.

3.See the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User’s Guide on IBM xSeries Documentation CD for detailed instructions for completing the configuration of the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA, including the following features:

v Defining the login IDs and passwords

vSelecting the events that will receive alert notification

vMonitoring remote server status using the Remote Supervisor Adapter II-EXA Web interface

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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 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 Subnet Mask Network InterfaceIP Address 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 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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