IBM 7979B1U User Manual

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Broadcom NetXtreme II Gigabit Ethernet Software CD that comes with the server.To find updated information about configuring the controllers, complete the followingsteps.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.1. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under Product support, click System x.3. Under Popular links, click Publications lookup.4. From the Product family menu, select System x3650 and click Continue.Updating IBM DirectorIf you plan to use IBM Director to manage the server, you must check for the latestapplicable IBM Director updates and interim fixes.To install the IBM Director updates and any other applicable updates and interimfixes, complete the following steps.Note: Changes are made periodically to the IBM Web site. The actual proceduremight vary slightly from what is described in this document.1. Check for the latest version of IBM Director:a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/xseries/systems_management/xseries_sm/dwnl.html.b. If the drop-down list shows a newer version of IBM Director than whatcomes with the server, follow the instructions on the Web page to downloadthe latest version.2. Install IBM Director.3. Download and install any applicable updates or interim fixes for the server:a. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.b. Under Product support, click System x.c. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.d. Click System x3650 to display the matrix of downloadable files for theserver.Setting up a Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLineYou use an optional Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine to obtain enhancedsystem management capabilities, beyond those of the integrated BMC. The RemoteSupervisor Adapter II SlimLine has a dedicated Ethernet connection at the rear ofthe server.This section describes how to set up, cable, and configure the Remote SupervisorAdapter II SlimLine so that you can manage the server remotely.In addition to the information in this section, see the IBM Remote SupervisorAdapter II User’s Guide for information about how to configure and use the RemoteSupervisor Adapter II SlimLine to manage the server remotely through theWeb-based interface or the text-based interface.Note: The Web-based interface and text-based interface do not supportdouble-byte character set (DBCS) languages.Chapter 3. Configuring the server 111