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configuration for enhanced security.3. Select a timeout value from the drop-down list in the field provided. If yourbrowser is inactive for that numbe
Use the fields in the Host Table section to define relationships between an IPaddress and its corresponding host name in the event that your network D
3. In the Advanced System Management window, select Settings.4. In the Settings window, select the ASM Processor Clock, which shows thedate and time w
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Chapter 8. Checking system health and performing tasksthrough the text-based interfaceUse the options under the Monitors heading in the Advanced Syste
WarningWhen a temperature reaches a certain value, a temperature alert is sentto configured remote alert recipients (if the Non-Critical Temperaturefi
Note: The hard shutdown alert is sent only if a soft shutdown alert hasnot yet been sent.Warning ResetWhen the voltage drops below or exceeds the warn
I (information)This severity level is assigned to an event of which you should takenote.W (warning)This severity level is assigned to an event that co
Table 24. Machine level vital product dataField FunctionMachine type Identifies the type of server the Remote Supervisor Adapter or ASMprocessor is mo
Diagnostics VPDYou can find the diagnostic code VPD for the remote managed server inthis section.Table 28. Diagnostics vital product dataField Functio
Note: F1 through F4 are the only function keys that are supported in the text-basedinterface.Remotely controlling the power status of a serverThe Remo
gives you a quick view of the server status.For descriptions of the actions that you can perform from the links in the leftnavigation pane of the ASM
Shutdown O/S and then Power Off Server. This option requires that theRemote Supervisor Adapter device driver is installed. You might also needto insta
3. Select Redirect Text Console. A submenu opens.4. Select Redirect Text Console on the submenu. The Redirect Text Consolewindow opens and the text th
Restarting ASMYou can use the Restart ASM option to restart the Remote Supervisor Adapter ifyou have read/write access. Your TCP/IP or modem connectio
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IndexAalertsconfiguring recipients for 22, 77forwarding from ISMP 25selecting to sendcritical 27, 82system 28, 83warning 27, 82setting remote 81settin
Logging in to the ASM processor in an xSeries 330 serverThe integrated ASM processor on the system board of an xSeries 330 serverenables you to monito
Nnavigation links available 7navigation links available (xSeries 330 servers) 9network interfacesconfiguring Ethernet connection 34, 87configuring PPP
Ttemperature monitoring 46, 97terminal emulation settings, configuring 66text console, viewing 104text-based interfaceaccessing using serial connectio
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Part Number: 48P9833Printed in U.S.A.(1P) P/N: 48P9833
Note: The ASM processor is set initially with a user name of USERID andpassword of PASSW0RD (with a zero, not an O). This user has read/writeaccess. C
Table 1. Actions available when logged in to a Remote Supervisor Adapter or when logged in to the ASM processorin an xSeries 330 server (continued)Lin
Table 1. Actions available when logged in to a Remote Supervisor Adapter or when logged in to the ASM processorin an xSeries 330 server (continued)Lin
names used by the ASM Web interface are identical; however, theinformation and functions that are supported differ. In the following table,these featu
Table 2. Actions available when logged in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter installed in an xSeries 330server (continued)Link Action DescriptionConfigu
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Chapter 3. Configuring your Remote Supervisor Adapter orASM processorUse the links under ASM Control in the navigation pane to configure the RemoteSup
Setting system informationComplete the following steps to set your Remote Supervisor Adapter systeminformation:1. Log in to the Remote Supervisor Adap
4. In the ID number field, assign the Remote Supervisor Adapter a uniqueidentification number.5. In the Contact field, type the contact information. F
POST watchdogUse the POST watchdog field to specify the number of minutes that theRemote Supervisor Adapter or ASM processor will wait for this server
interval is exceeded, the Remote Supervisor Adapter or ASM processorgenerates a loader timeout alert and automatically restarts the system.After the s
interrupt usually indicates a critical error such as a hardware fault. Anonmaskable interrupt usually signals a parity error in the memorysubsystem.To
similar to the one in the following illustration opens.5. In the Date field, type the numbers of the current month, day, and year in thematching entry
following illustration opens.4. Click one of the unused login profile links. An individual profile window similarto the one in the following illustrat
6. In the Authority level field, select either Read Only or Read/Write to set theaccess rights for this login ID.Read OnlyThe user can use the Read On
5. To allow remote users to dial in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter or ASMprocessor through a serial connection, select Enabled in the Logins through
2. For an xSeries 330 server: If you want to configure a remote alert recipienton the ASM processor, log in to the ASM processor. For more information
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Notes:a. To configure a remote alert recipient for IBM Director over Modem or IBMDirector over LAN, the remote alert recipient must be a server with t
Note: All selected alert events are sent to all configured remote alertrecipients.Forwarding alertsThe Alert Forwarding setting applies only to alerts
Complete the following steps to set the number of times the Remote SupervisorAdapter or ASM processor attempts to send an alert:1. Log in to the Remot
2. For an xSeries 330 server: To set the remote alert attempts on the ASMprocessor, log in to the ASM processor. For more information, see “RemoteSupe
Table 4. Warning remote alertsAlphanumericpager codeEvent Action10 Redundant powersupply failureGenerates an alert if a redundant power supply fails.1
Setting local eventsComplete the following steps to select the local events to which the RemoteSupervisor Adapter or ASM processor will respond:1. Log
able to monitor the serial port in the operating system or in any other applications.This design enables a single serial port to conduct normal functi
If you are logged in to the ASM processor, a window similar to the one in thefollowing illustration opens.Note: Only Serial Port 1 appears on the Seri
8. If you are logged in to an ASM processor: Select the Dedicate to ASMcheck box to reserve serial port 1 for the ASM processor. This option isdisplay
Table 7. Port 1 settings (continued)Field What you typeHangup string Type the initialization string that will be used to instruct the modem todisconne
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information in Appendix B, “Notices” onpage 109.Sixth Edi
Configuring network interfacesOn the Network Interfaces page, you can set access to the Remote SupervisorAdapter by:v Configuring an Ethernet connecti
You can enter a maximum of 63 characters in this field, which represents theIP host name of the Remote Supervisor Adapter. The host name defaults toAS
The following table describes the functions on the Advanced Ethernet page.Table 8. Advanced Ethernet setupField FunctionData rate Use the Data Rate fi
Note: If you enable the PPP interface, the Remote Supervisor Adapter cannot usethe serial port for serial remote access.Complete the following steps t
v The CHAP Only setting uses a three-way handshake procedure to validatethe identity of the originator of a connection upon connection at any timelate
4. In the navigation pane, click Network Protocols. A window similar to the onein the following illustration opens.5. Select Enabled in the SNMP agent
page and click Save to save your corrected information. You mustconfigure at least one community to enable this SNMP agent.7. In the Community Name fi
13. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save.14. In the navigation pane, click Restart ASM to activate the changes.Configuring SMTPComplete the
Using the configuration fileWhen logged in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter, select Configuration File in thenavigation pane to:v Back up the ASM conf
Restoring and modifying your ASM configurationYou can restore a saved configuration in full or you can modify key fields in thesaved configuration bef
ContentsChapter 1. Introduction ...1Remote Supervisor Adapter features ...1Web browser requirements ...
Attention: When you click Restore Defaults, you will lose all the modificationsyou made to the Remote Supervisor Adapter, ASM processor, or ASM PCI ad
Chapter 4. Monitoring remote server statusUse the links under the Monitors heading of the navigation pane to view the statusof the server you are acce
following illustration opens.The status of your server determines the message shown at the top of theSystem Health Summary page. One of the following
When you click a temperature reading, a window similar to the one in thefollowing illustration opens.The Temperature Thresholds page displays the temp
Note: The hard shutdown alert is sent only if a soft shutdown alert hasnot yet been sent.5. Scroll down to the voltages section. The Remote Supervisor
the server immediately shuts down and sends an alert to configuredremote alert recipients. You must select the Voltage check box on theAlerts page for
3. In the navigation pane, click Event Log to view the recent history of events onthe server. A window similar to the one in the following illustratio
Viewing vital product dataUpon server startup, the Remote Supervisor Adapter or ASM processor collectssystem, basic input/output (BIOS) information, a
Component Activity LogYou can find a record of component activity in this section.Table 11. Component activity logField FunctionFRU number Identifies
Table 14. ASM vital product dataField FunctionFirmware type Identifies the ASM firmware component type: main application, bootROM, or remote control.B
Accessing remote adapters through an ASM interconnect network ...62Chapter 6. Starting and configuring the ASM text-based interface ...65Accessing
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Chapter 5. Performing Remote Supervisor Adapter tasksUse the functions under the Tasks heading in the navigation pane to directly controlthe actions o
Server power and restart activityThe Server Power and Restart Activity section displays the power status of theserver when the Web page was generated.
Remotely controlling the power status of a serverThe Remote Supervisor Adapter provides full remote power control over your serverwith power on, power
Remote Supervisor Adapter device driver is installed. You might also needto install IBM Director Agent. For more information, see the Attention notice
2. In the navigation pane, click Remote Boot.3. Click Remote Booting From a Diskette Image.4. Select the diskette image file.5. Click Boot Server. Aft
3. Click Redirect Server Console. A Java applet opens in a separate browserwindow.4. In the Password field, enter the remote control password. This pa
Note: The Windows blue screen capture is available only if the Microsoft WindowsNT or Windows 2000 operating system is installed.Complete the followin
13. To log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter again, open your browser andfollow your regular login process.Note: To cancel this process, click Cance
Direct LAN ConnectionClick the IP address link to bypass the ASM interconnect connectionand to connect to a remote system directly through your Ethern
Chapter 1. IntroductionThis manual explains how to use the functions of the IBM®Remote SupervisorAdapter when you install it in an IBM Eserver xSeries
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Chapter 6. Starting and configuring the ASM text-basedinterfaceYou can establish a Telnet connection or a direct serial connection to remotelyaccess t
Use the following keys to navigate through the windows in the text-based interface:v Press the Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys ( ↑ and ↓ ) to navigate th
1. Select Terminal → Preferences. The Terminal Preferences window opens.2. Select the following check box options:v Blinking Cursor or Block Cursorv V
Complete the following steps to remotely access Remote Supervisor Adapters orASM processors on the ASM interconnect network:1. If you have not already
Chapter 7. Configuring your Remote Supervisor Adapterusing a text-based interfaceIn the Advanced System Management window, use the Settings options un
3. In the Advanced System Management window, select Settings. The Settingswindow opens.4. In the Settings window, select System. A window similar to t
Setting server timeoutsComplete the following steps to set your server timeout values:1. Log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter. For more information
constructed POST routine available only on specific IBM servers.If this routine does not exist on your server, all settings in thisfield are ignored.F
Power Off DelayAttention: Read the following information to prevent the loss of dataor damage to data when you perform a remote shutdown of youroperat
Web browser requirementsThe Remote Supervisor Adapter supports the following Web browsers for remoteaccess. The Web browser that you use must be Java™
1. Log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter. For more information, see“Accessing the text-based interface through a Telnet connection” on page 65 or“Ac
5. In the Login & Alert Profiles window, select Login Profiles. A window similar tothe one in the following illustration opens.Use the Login Profi
Read-OnlyEnables the user to view a window but not to make changes.Additionally, users who log in with read-only IDs are unable to performfile transfe
5. In the Login & Alert Profiles window, select Login Settings. A window similar tothe one in the following illustration opens.6. In the Dial-in S
3. In the Advanced System Management window, select Settings. The Settingswindow opens.4. In the Settings window, select Login & Alert Profiles.5.
v IBM Director over modemv SNMP over PPPv E-mail over PPPType an IP address or host name if you are using the IBM Director over LANmethod.9. In the St
Note: For the E-mail over LAN and E-mail over PPP notification methods towork properly, configure the SMTP options on the NetworkInterfaces/Protocols
10. Press F3 to return to the Login & Alert Profiles window.Setting remote alertsComplete the following steps to select which remote alerts are to
Critical alertsCritical alerts are generated for events that signal that the server is nolonger functioning.Table 18. Critical remote alertsAlphanumer
6. Press F3 and select System Remote Alerts.System alertsSystem alerts are generated for events that occur as a result of systemerrors.Table 20. Syste
Chapter 2. Opening and using the ASM Web interfaceTo access the Remote Supervisor Adapter remotely using the ASM Web interface,you must log in to the
Table 21. Local events (continued)Event ActionFan failure Generates a local notification if one or more cooling fans fails.Power supply failure Genera
4. In the Settings window, select Serial Port 1. A window similar to the one in thefollowing illustration opens.ASMDEMO5. In the Baud Rate field, sele
Table 22. Port 1 settingsField What you enterInitialization string Type the initialization string that will be used for the specified modem. A default
MNP microcom networking protocolRTS ready to sendConfiguring network interfacesWith the network interface options, you can set access to the Remote Su
Note: The values in the following window are examples. Your settings will bedifferent.ASMDEMOServer 1Server 15. In the Interface field, select Enabled
v No spaces or consecutive periods10. In the Subnet Mask field, type the subnet mask used by the RemoteSupervisor Adapter. This step is necessary only
If DHCP is enabled, the host name, IP address, gateway address, subnetmask, and DNS server IP address are set automatically.14. Press F3 until you rea
7. In the Remote IP Address field, enter the remote IP address that this RemoteSupervisor Adapter will assign to a remote user. The field defaults to1
1. Log in to the Remote Supervisor Adapter. For more information, see“Accessing the text-based interface through a Telnet connection” on page 65 or“Ac
7. Select a community option. A Community window opens.You need to set up a community to define the administrative relationshipbetween SNMP agents and
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