Management "C" Server Connector

[mauricemcse]

I've read the hardware manual for the Netfinity 5000 and can find no meaningful information on how to implement the advanced management features. I see the serial connector but don't have specific infomration on what it connects to and what software/hardware is required. There is a reference to the IBM redbook but I've not been able to acquire one. Documentaton/ guidance sought.

 

[catorze]

Assuming you are referring to the Advanced Systems Management Processor (ASMP), you will need to install the device driver. Then, you can install IBM Director Agent (v4.20 is the current version) and access the ASMP via IBM Director's MPA tool. Additionally, you can install an interconnect cable (to the planar) and interconnect the ASMP to an ASM PCI Adapter/RSA/RSA II and monitor/manage the ASMP "out-of-band", meaning independent of the Operating System and installed device driver. The best (although somewhat dated from a systems management software perspective) reference to describe the functionality the hardware provides is a Redbook called, "Netfinity Systems Management" (SG24-5208-01), available from:

http://www.redbooks.ibm.com

There are tons of other resources for IBM Director also available from the Redbooks site.