Cabling And Configuring The Remote Supervisor Adapter - IBM eServer xSeries 455 Type 8855 Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

v The Remote Supervisor Adapter supports the following Web browsers for remote
Notes:
1. Java plug-in version 1.4 or later is required.
2. The Remote Supervisor Adapter Web Interface does not support the

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 Appendix A, "Getting help and
technical assistance," on page 213.
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 22. 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 29 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 32 before you connect the cables. Then, return to these instructions to start
the cabling procedures.
access. The Web browser that you use must be Java
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support JavaScript .
– Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 (with Service Pack 1), or later
– Netscape Navigator version 4.72, or later (version 6.x is not supported)
double-byte character set (DBCS) languages.
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
23. After you complete this task, you can configure the Ethernet and serial
(COM) ports and 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 28.
Install the ASM device drivers. See "Installing Advanced System
Management device drivers" on page 28.
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-enabled and must
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