Connect a PC or mobile computer to the server to access the ASMI. The Web interface to the ASMI is available during all phases of system operation including the initial program load (IPL) and run time.
The Web interface to the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is accessible through Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.1, or Opera 7.23 running on a PC or mobile computer connected to the service processor. The Web interface is available during all phases of system operation including the initial program load (IPL) and run time. However, some of the menu options in the Web interface are unavailable during IPL or run time to prevent usage or ownership conflicts if the system resources are in use during that phase.
The following instructions apply to systems that are not connected to an HMC. If you are managing the server using an HMC, Access the ASMI using the HMC.
To set up the Web browser for direct or remote access to the ASMI, complete the following tasks:
For information about how to use the ASMI, see Managing your server using the Advanced System Management Interface.