Chapter 1. Introduction; Remote Supervisor Adapter Ii Features - IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II User Manual

Chapter 1. Introduction

This document explains how to use the functions of the IBM
Adapter II SlimLine and the IBM Remote Supervisor Adapter II when they are
installed in an IBM server. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine and the
Remote Supervisor Adapter II provide the following functions:
v Around-the-clock remote access and system management of your server.
v Remote management independent of the status of the managed server
v Remote control of hardware and operating systems
v Web-based management with standard Web browsers
Note: Throughout this document, the term Remote Supervisor Adapter II is used to
If firmware and documentation updates are available, you can download them from
the IBM Web site. The Remote Supervisor Adapter II might have features that are
not described in the documentation that comes with the adapter, and the
documentation might be updated occasionally to include information about those
features, or technical updates might be available to provide additional information
that is not included in the adapter documentation. To check for updates, complete
the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. Procedures for locating
1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.
2. Under Product support, click System x.
3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers for firmware updates,
Important:
v To avoid system problems due to firmware differences, do not move a Remote
v If a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine is installed in an xSeries 366 server,

Remote Supervisor Adapter II features

The Remote Supervisor Adapter II has the following standard features:
v Access to critical server settings
v Access to server vital product data (VPD)
v Advanced Predictive Failure Analysis
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denote both the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine and the Remote
Supervisor Adapter II, unless otherwise noted.
firmware and documentation might vary slightly from what is described in this
document.
or click Publications lookup for documentation updates.
Supervisor Adapter II from one server type to another server type. For example,
do not move a Remote Supervisor Adapter II from an IBM System x3500 server
to an IBM System x3850 server.
when you turn on the server for the first time after the adapter is installed, the
server might appear to be unresponsive for an unusual length of time (up to 10
minutes). If this happens, when the server completes POST, flash the BIOS and
baseboard management controller (BMC) firmware to the latest available levels.
Then, flash the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware. For more
information, go to http://www.ibm.com/support/ and search for MIGR-59095.
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