American Megatrends MegaRAC 780 Series Quick Install Manual

Quick Hardware Installation Guide
MegaRAC
Remote Access Companion
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAC. Please take a few minutes to review this quick guide
before beginning the installation process. If you require a further explanation of any item
covered in this guide, please refer to the installation instructions on your CD.
Contents for the MegaRAC (Series 780 adapter)
You should have received the following:
•
AMI Series 780 MegaRAC PCI card
•
MegaRAC Feature Cables
•
MegaRAC Software Installation CD ROM
•
All Hardware and Software Manuals are on the Installation CD ROM
• Software License Agreement
• Warranty and Registration Card
MAN-780-QH
®
(Series 780)
Managed Server Node
Requirements:
•
Windows 2000®, Windows NT®
Server 4.0 +SP3 or above, Novell®
Netware 4.x, NetWare 5.x, or RedHat
Linux
•
One Primary PCI Slot
Installed:
• MegaRAC Hardware
•
MegaRAC Host Software
Management Station
Requirements:
• Windows 2000® or Windows NT®
4.0 +SP3 or Above
• NT RAS
Installed:
•
MegaRAC Client + Management
Station Software
Remote Console
Requirements:
• Windows 2000®, or Windows NT®
4.0 +SP3 or Above
•
Windows 95/98/ME®
•
IE 4.01 or Above Required
Installed:
•
MegaRAC Client Software (only)
Technical Support
11-9-01
If you need help installing, configuring, or running the MegaRAC, call American
Megatrends technical support at 770-246-8645. Before you call, please complete the
MegaRAC Problem Report Form in the hardware manual.
Web Site: http://www.ami.com/support/prodsearch.cfm?prodid=45
Network Architecture Using MegaRAC
This diagram shows a standard network configuration with the MegaRAC Host software and
Hardware. MegaRAC uses both software and Hardware modules to offer in-band and out-of-band
connectivity. From the Remote Console, a network administrator can log into the card via the
Management Station.
MegaRAC Series 780 Remote Access Companion
Card Layout