Installation Choices For Rsm For Storage - IBM Midrange System DS4000 Series Hardware Manual

The DS-RSM model RS2 is based on the System x3550 M2 Type 7946 server. The server is
preloaded with Novell SLES 10 and RSM for Storage software. An internal modem is
available as an option if you choose to use a modem to provide remote access for IBM
Service. The internal modem might not be compatible in all countries or regions. In that case,
you can provide an external modem appropriate for your phone system. As an alternative to
using a modem, you can allow remote access using an external SSH connection. A keyboard,
mouse, and monitor are required by IBM Service for installation and troubleshooting of the
DS-RSM Model RS2 server. An optional, rack-mounted KVM drawer can be ordered with the
DSM-RSM Model RS2 server in order to meet this requirement.

6.1.3 Installation choices for RSM for Storage

Various options exist for how RSM for Storage can be set up, as shown in Figure 6-3.
See the IBM RSM for Storage Compatibility Guide and the IBM Remote Storage Manager for
Storage Planning, Installation and Users Guide found at the following address for the latest
information related to these options:
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1MIGR-66062&rs=594
Installation Choices
Build your own
Hardware
Choices
DS-RSM
Problem reports are
sent to IBM via email.
Remote
You must choose a
Access
method of remote
access.
RSM for Storage is a
collection of software
OS elements that
integrates with a Linux
OS.
RSM requires an attached monitor,
KVM
mouse and keyboard for some tasks
Figure 6-3 RSM installation choices
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Use existing Use your own server and obtain a
hardware supported version of Linux. The system
acts as a gateway for IBM Support with
a limited scope of access to your
network.
Order a new Order a new System x server for use
System x
with RSM for Storage and get the Linux
server
OS as a drop in the box option.
Run in a Install a supported OS distribution in a
VMware VMware system and reduce your
guest OS hardware costs.
Purchase a DS-RSM is reloaded with SLES 10 and
RSM ready RSM software and an optional internal
appliance modem.
SSH Requires configuration of your external
firewall.
Modem Requires an analog phone line and
modem.
SLES 9.3 & 9.4.
10.0, 10.1 & 10.2.
RHEL 4.4, 4.5 & 4.6.
5.0, 5.1 & 5.2.
As the system can be anywhere in your
network, you can connect to a KMV
switch with other servers.
RSM documentation has step-by-step
procedures for installing the Linux OS and
the RSM for Storage software. Decide if
you will allow IBM support to connect via a
modem or SSH.
Consider hosting your SAN Management
Station and the RSM for Storage on the
same VMware platform.
DS-RSM is installed and supported by IBM.
You will need to complete the installation
worksheet and have networking
infrastructure in place in order for IBM to
complete the configuration.
The use of an authentication server adds
another layer of access control.
You can use most external modems or, if
using the DS-RSM, order it with an internal
modem adapter.
The DS-RSM is preloaded with Novell
SLES 10.2.
RHEL is only available on "build your own"
systems.
The DS-RSM can be ordered with a rack
mounted KVM kit.