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Updated 12/03/02
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System Management support by server
Onboard
PCI Adapter
Cabling
xSeries Server
ASMP
1
ISMP
1
ASMA
2, 3, 4
RSA
3, 5, 6
ASMIC
7
x200
8
-
-
-
-
-
x205
-
-
-
optional
9
-
x220
-
-
-
optional
9
-
x225
-
-
-
optional
9
-
x230
standard
10, 11
-
optional
11, 12
-
optional
13
x232
-
standard
14, 15
-
optional
16, 17
-
x235
-
standard
14, 18
-
optional
16, 17
-
x240
standard
10, 11
-
optional
11, 12
-
optional
13
x250
standard
14, 15
-
optional
19, 20
-
-
x255
-
standard
14, 18
-
optional
16, 17
-
x300
8
-
-
-
-
-
x305
-
-
-
optional
9
-
x330
standard
14, 15
-
optional
19, 20, 21
optional
22, 23, 24
-
x335
-
standard
18, 28
-
optional
28
-
x340
standard
10, 11
-
optional
11, 12
-
optional
13
x342
-
standard
14, 15
-
optional
16, 17
-
x345
-
standard
14, 18
-
optional
16, 17
-
x350
standard
14, 15
-
optional
19, 20
-
-
x360
-
-
-
standard
25
optional
26
x370
-
-
standard
27
-
optional
26
x440
-
-
-
standard
25
optional
26
1. This service processor is integrated into the system planar (onboard).
2. This adapter cannot be the remote management focal point in an interconnect network containing an RSA or ISMP. The ASM PCI adapter is only used as the focal point when an
RSA or ISMP is not present (or not functioning) in the network. The focal point must be the latest generation of service processor connected within the network.
3. Adds alternate Ethernet LAN and serial connections for support when the operating system is not available.
4. Advanced System Management PCI Adapter (P/N 01K7209) includes the following: adapter card, dual serial cable, ASM interconnect dual pigtail cable, ASM interconnect single
pigtail cable, internal ASM interconnect knockout cable, AC adapter and power cord, power cable with C13 connector for UPS attachment, and a 1ft Cat5 cable. When ASMA is
supplied standard (e.g., with xSeries 370), the optional ASM Interconnect Cable Kit (P/N 03K9309) is required in order to enable ASM interconnect.
5. RSA provides ASM Web interface using HTTP protocol; SNMP, DNS, PPP and DHCP network support; E-mail alerting; full remote graphical console redirection; blue-screen error
information capture for Windows NT and 2000; and network flashing of host firmware for system BIOS and Advanced System Management firmware.
6. Remote Supervisor Adapter (P/N 09N7585) includes the following: adapter card, 20-pin ribbon cable, AC power adapter, power cable, power cable for UPS attachment, single
pigtail cable, two RS-485 terminators and 1ft Cat5 cable. When RSA is shipped standard with a system (e.g., xSeries 360), optional ASM Interconnect Cable Kit (P/N 03K9309) is
required to enable ASM interconnect.
7. Advanced System Management Interconnect Cable Kit (P/N 03K9309) includes an internal ASM interconnect knockout cable, an ASM interconnect single pigtail cable and an RS-
485 terminator.
8. These xSeries servers support system management with IBM Director only, without ASM
interconnect support.
9. This configuration is shown in interconnect scenario 4, appearing later in this section.
10. This configuration is shown in interconnect scenario 8, appearing later in this section.
11. Connecting xSeries 230, 240 or 340 servers in an ASM interconnect network requires Advanced System Management Interconnect Cable Kit (P/N 03K9309).
12. This configuration is shown in interconnect scenario 9, appearing later in this section.
13. Advanced System Management Interconnect Cable Kit is not required for servers with built-in RS-485 interconnect ports or for servers configured with optional Advanced Systems
Management PCI Adapter (P/N 01K7209) or Remote Supervisor Adapter (P/N 09N7585).
14. This configuration is shown in interconnect scenario 1, appearing later in this section.
15. The system includes two external integrated RS-485 ports located on the rear of the chassis, which precludes the requirement for the ASMIC kit option.
16. This configuration is shown in interconnect scenario 5, appearing later in this section.
17. When RSA is installed in an xSeries 232, 235, 255, 342 or 345, the onboard service processor is managed by RSA. All signaling and power are transmitted through the 20-pin
ribbon cable, and an external Cat5 connection between the RSA and the integrated RS-485 port on the chassis is not installed. Connection of the external power supply is not
required.
18. The standard ISMP in x235, x255, x335 and x345 has enhanced functionality, described on the System Management Functional Comparison appearing later in this section.
