IBM 8870 manual Baud Rate, Dedicated to ASM

10.Use the arrow keys to select Exit Utility from the menu or press Esc to close the Utility program.

11.Remove the diskette from the server. The server restarts automatically.

12.If you also want to configure the management port, continue with “Configuring the management port for text-based remote access.” Otherwise, go to “Installing Advanced System Management device drivers” on page 61.

Configuring the management port for text-based remote access: Complete the following steps to configure the Remote Supervisor Adapter management port for access using a modem or null modem. If you completed the procedure for configuring the Ethernet port and the Configuration Settings window is open, start with step 3.

1.With the server turned off, insert the diskette with the downloaded utility program into the diskette drive; then, turn on the server. The utility starts automatically, displaying the Remote Supervisor Utility window.

2.Use the arrow keys to select Configuration Settings; then, press Enter. The Configuration Settings window opens.

3.Use the arrow keys to select Modem Settings; then, press Enter.

The Modem Settings window opens, as shown in the following illustration.

Note: The values in the window are only examples; your settings might be different.

Figure 23. Ethernet Settings window with text-based remote access values

4.Verify the following management port values:

Baud Rate

The default is 57600. Make sure that the baud rate matches the baud rate of the device you are connecting to the management port on the Remote Supervisor Adapter.

Dedicated to ASM

The default is Disabled. If you are using point-to-point protocol (PPP), set this field to Enabled. If the value in this field is Enabled when the server is restarted, the management port remains dedicated to system management and is not returned to the operating system.

58xSeries 445 Type 8870: User’s Guide