System Board 1-171.9 Remote Diagnostic ManagementRemote Diagnostic Management (RDM) is a network managementtool that utilizes modems and telephone lines to control a host ofservers from a remote station. It monitors and analyzes the servercondition, updates the BIOS settings if necessary, or reboots theserver in the event of failure and quickly returns it to normaloperation. This capability to execute the RDM program from aremote site bridges the distance barrier in fixing server problems andreduces wasted time due to system failure.1.9.1 Installing an RDM ModuleThe system board comes with connectors CN6 and CN7 toaccommodate the RDM module.Follow these steps to install the RDM module and connect the cable:1. See Figure 1-2 for the location of the RDM connectors.2. Gently insert the RDM module into CN6 and CN7. The modulefits only in one direction. Do not force it into to the connectors.Figure 1-6 Installing the RDM ModuleRefer to the RDM User’s Guide for detailed instructions on RDMinstallation.CN6CN7
