firmware, and the MIB are available on the ServerGuide Setup and InstallationCD and are fully functional. You can download the latest versions fromhttp://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.v If you plan to use the Web-based interface to access the Remote SupervisorAdapter II SlimLine remotely, install the Java 1.4 or later Plug-in and one of thefollowing Web browsers on the client system:– Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.5 with the latest Service Pack– Netscape Navigator version 7.0 or later– Mozilla version 1.3 or laterThe Web browser must be Java-enabled and must support JavaScript ™.Cabling the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLineYou can manage the server remotely through the Remote Supervisor Adapter IISlimLine by using one of the user interfaces and one of the connection methodsthat are described in the following table.Table 2. Cabling tasks to enable remote access to the Remote Supervisor Adapter IISlimLineUser interface to Remote SupervisorAdapter II SlimLineConnection to Remote Supervisor Adapter IISlimLineASM Web-based interface using HTTP LAN using the Ethernet connectorText-based interface using TelnetTo cable the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine, complete the following steps:1. Connect one end of a Category 3 or Category 5 Ethernet cable to the dedicatedsystem-management Ethernet connector. See “Rear view” on page 7 for thelocation of the systems-management Ethernet connector.2. Connect the other end of the connector to the network.3. To make sure the network is working, check the Ethernet LEDs on rear of theserver. See “Rear view” on page 7 for the location of the LEDs.Installing the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmwareThe software and firmware files that you need are contained in one system servicepackage installation kit. The kit contains the following files:v Software and firmware installation instructionsv BIOS code update with support for the Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLinev Diagnostics code updatev Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine device driversv Remote Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine firmware updatev Integrated service processor firmware updatev Video device driverv Firmware-update utility programTo download and install the software and firmware, 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. Go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/.2. Under Product support, click System x.3. Under Popular links, click Software and device drivers.Chapter 2. Configuration information and instructions 43
