IBM 8686 - Eserver xSeries 360 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Also see for 360: Specifications Operating guide User guide Hardware Maintenance Manual Manual

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The Ethernet controller is a PCI Plug and Play device. You do not need to set anyjumpers or configure the controller for the operating system before you use thecontroller. However, you must install a device driver to enable the operating systemto access the controller. The device driver is provided on the ServerGuide CDs.If you install an optional Ethernet adapter, you can use it together with theintegrated Ethernet controller to support optional modes, such as teaming, prioritypackets, and virtual LANs, which provide higher performance and throughput for theserver. These modes apply to the integrated Ethernet controller and to thecontrollers on the supported Ethernet adapters.Remote Supervisor AdapterThis section identifies the Remote Supervisor Adapter features, prerequisites, andrecommendations. It also explains how to use the documentation effectively andhow to cable and configure the adapter for use on an Advanced SystemManagement (ASM) network so that you can manage the server from a remotelocation. For more detailed information see the Remote Supervisor Adapter User’sGuide on the Documentation CD.Remote Supervisor Adapter featuresThe Remote Supervisor Adapter provides the following:v Continuous health monitoring and controlv Advanced Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA)v Configurable notification and alertsv Event logs that are timestamped, saved in nonvolatile memory, and can beattached to e-mail alertsv Remote graphics console redirectionv LAN, serial, and Advanced System Management (ASM) interconnect remoteaccessv Point-to-point protocol (PPP) supportv Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)v Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)supportv Remote power controlv Microsoft ® Windows NT and Windows 2000 blue-screen capturev Remote firmware update and access to critical server settingsv Optional independent power, which enables around-the-clock access to theserver even if the server is powered offSetup requirementsBefore you set up the Remote Supervisor Adapter, you must download to a diskettethe DOS Remote Supervisor Utility program from the World Wide Web athttp://www.ibm.com/pc/support.The most current Remote Supervisor Adapter firmware and the managementinformation base (MIB) automatically download to the same diskette. However, thefirmware and MIB available on the ServerGuide CD are fully functional; it is notnecessary to install either one unless you want the most current items. You needthe MIB if you plan to configure Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) trapalerts on the Remote Supervisor Adapter.38 Hardware Maintenance Manual: xSeries 360 Type 8686