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Setting up an Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
Use an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to obtain enhanced
system-management capabilities, beyond those of the integrated BMC. The Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine has a dedicated Ethernet connection at the rear of
the server.
This section describes how to set up, cable, and configure the Remote Supervisor
Adapter II SlimLine so that you can manage the server remotely.
In addition to the information in this section, see the IBM Remote Supervisor
Adapter II User's Guide for information about how to configure and use the Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server remotely through the
Web-based interface or the text-based interface.
Note: The Web-based interface and text-based interface do not support
Requirements
Make sure that the following requirements are met:
v The web interface Remote Disk function requires the client system to be running
v If you plan to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trap alerts
v You will need an Internet connection to the client system to download software
v Read the safety information beginning on page v and "Installation guidelines" on
Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine
You can manage the server remotely through the Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine by using the dedicated systems-management Ethernet connector.
For additional information about network configuration, see the Remote Supervisor
Adapter II Installation Guide.
To cable the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:
1. Connect one end of a Category 3 or Category 5 Ethernet cable to the dedicated
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the network.
double-byte character set (DBCS) languages.
Microsoft Windows 2000 or later. The web interface Remote Control features
™
require the Java
1.4 Plug-in or later. The following web browsers are supported:
– Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later with the latest Service Pack
– Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later
– Mozilla version 1.3 or later
on the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, install and compile the
management information base (MIB) on your SNMP manager.
and firmware from the IBM Support Web site during the installation process. The
latest versions are available at http://www.ibm.com/support/.
page 23.
systems-management Ethernet connector for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine.
Note: The dedicated Ethernet connector for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II
SlimLine is on the far right as you face the rear of the server.
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