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Cabling and configuring the Remote Supervisor Adapter
Complete the following tasks to cable and configure the Remote Supervisor
Adapter.
Note: After you initially configure the adapter, use the Web-based interface to
Task 1.
Task 2.
Task 3.
Task 4.
For service, assistance, or additional information, see Chapter 3, "Getting help and
technical assistance", on page 31.
Cabling the Ethernet LAN port and serial port
You can manage the server remotely through the Remote Supervisor Adapter using
one of the user interfaces and one of the connection methods that are described in
Table 1 on page 18. Perform the cabling procedure for the interface method you
want to use.
If you plan to set up an ASM interconnect network, before you begin cabling the
server, see "Using the ASM interconnect network" on page 25 for instructions for
cabling the ASM interconnect port and setting up the network. You might want to
review the information in "ASM interconnect network configuration examples" on
page 28 before you connect the cables. Then, return here to start the cabling
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create a backup copy of the configuration. If you need to replace the adapter
in the future, you can use the backup copy to restore the configuration and
resume normal operation more quickly. See the Remote Supervisor Adapter
User's Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for details.
Connect the Ethernet and serial port cables. See "Cabling the Ethernet LAN
port and serial port".
Perform the initial configuration to enable remote access to the Remote
Supervisor Adapter. See "Enabling remote access to the adapter" on
page 19. Completing this task enables you to:
1. Configure the Ethernet port
2. Configure the serial (COM) port
3. Set up the point-to-point protocol
Configure the remote-control password to enable the ASM Web interface
remote-control features. See "Configuring the remote control password" on
page 24.
Install the ASM device drivers. See "Installing Advanced System
Management device drivers" on page 24.
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