IBM 88553RX, Installation Manual

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IBM
Eserver
xSeries 455 Planning and Installation Guide
Figure 5-1 Location of Remote Supervisor Adapter in the x455
The features of the Remote Supervisor Adapter include the following:
Continuous health monitoring and control
Advanced Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA)
Configurable notification and alerts
Event logs that are time stamped, saved in nonvolatile memory, and can be
attached to e-mail alerts
Remote graphical console redirection
Remote access either via Ethernet, serial, or Advanced System Management
(ASM) interconnect connectivity
Point-to-point protocol (PPP) support
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) support
Domain Name System (DNS) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) support
Remote power control
Remote firmware update and access to critical server settings
The functions and information made available by the Remote Supervisor Adapter
can typically be accessed either in-band via IBM Director (via IBM Director Agent
installed on the server), or via one of the out-of-band interfaces.
In-band means by means of the operating system and device drivers installed on
the server. Out-of-band means bypassing the operating system and connecting
to the adapter directly.
External power
supply
Error LED
(amber) Power LED
(green)
ASM interconnect
(RS-485) port 10/100
Ethernet port
Management
COM port
Rear of x455