Overview - Remote Supervisor Adapter

Content

• User's Guide
• Installation Guide

• Half-length, 32-bit, 33MHz PCI adapter
• ASIC with integrated PowerPC 401 core at 66MHz
• 16MB SDRAM
• 2MB Flash ROM
• 256KB NVRAM
• Internal 20-pin planar cable
• External cable with single RJ-11 connector and dual RJ-48 ports
• External connectors
  • One RS232 (9-pin) Serial Ports
  • 10/100 Base T Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
  • Interconnect port (RJ-11)
  • Power connector for external AC adapter
• Two status LEDs (externally visible on bracket) and two status LEDs on the Ethernet port

The very affordable Remote Supervisor Adapter provides advanced, yet simplified remote system management for the IBM eServer xSeries. This new adapter is part of IBM standards-based Universal Manageability (UM) solutions, designed to make everyday systems management tasks easier and more efficient throughout the life cycle of the server. The Remote Supervisor Adapter simplifies remote management by providing around-the-clock remote access of the xSeries 220. It supports remote management independent of the server status, full remote control of hardware and operating systems, and easy-to-use Web-based management from standard Web browsers (no other software required)

This half-length, 32-bit PCI adapter contains

• Serial port - supports system management function through a modem or null modem
• Ethernet port - enables system management function over your LAN
• Interconnect port - supports advanced system management interconnect to reduce modem, telephone lines or modem-concentrating requirements
• Power connector and AC adapter - allows the xSeries 220 to be connected to an external uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or power distribution unit In large enterprises where multiple xSeries 220 servers are installed with other IBM Netfinity and xSeries servers.

Warranty
3 year customer carry-in exchange

This product replaces

• None

Packaging
You will receive one box containing the following items

• System management adapter
• 56-watt AC adapter
• Two power cords (country specific and one for attaching PDU or UPS)
• Internal 20-pin planar cable
• One interconnect cable
• Drivers and utilities on CD-ROMs
• Installation instructions/warranty

Product marketing and replacement part numbers (FRU)
Part numbers applicable to: Worldwide

• Marketing part number: 09N7585
• FRU part number: 59P2952 replaces 36L9912

Product Dates
Worldwide

• Announce Date: 03 Oct 2000
• Planned Availability Date: 01 Jan 2001
• Effective withdrawal date: 25 May 2004
  

Technical Specifications
Performance Specifications as known at time of announcement

• Half-length, 32-bit, 33MHz PCI adapter
• ASIC with integrated PowerPC 401 core at 66MHz
• 16MB SDRAM
• 2MB Flash ROM
• 256KB NVRAM
• Internal 20-pin planar cable
• External cable with single RJ-11 connector and dual RJ-48 ports
• External connectors
  • One RS232 (9-pin) Serial Ports
  • 10/100 Base T Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
  • Interconnect port (RJ-11)
  • Power connector for external AC adapter
• Two status LEDs (externally visible on bracket) and two status LEDs on the Ethernet port

Physical, Environmental, and Compatibility Specifications as known at time of announcement
Operating Temperature

• 10 to 35 degrees C (50 to 95 degrees F) at 0 to 914 m (0 to 3,000 ft.) 10 to 32 degrees C (50 to 90 degrees F) at 914 to 2,133 m (3,000 to 7,000 ft.)

Relative humidity:

• 8% to 80%

Agency Approvals

• Verified to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules for a Class A digital device
• CE Mark (EN 55022 Class A)
• CISPR 22, Class A
• IEC
• VCCI-A
• C-Tick (AS/NZS 3548:1995)

ENERGY STAR-Compliant
No . The ENERGY STAR emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service.

Hardware Requirements for IBM systems
The Remote Supervisor Adapter is supported on the following IBM platforms

• IBM xSeries 205, Type 8480, Any model
• IBM xSeries 220, Type 8645, Any model
• IBM xSeries 232, Type 8668, Any model
• IBM xSeries 235, Type 8671, Any model
• IBM xSeries 255, Type 8685, Any model
• IBM xSeries 305, Type 8673, Any model
• IBM xSeries 330, Type 8654, 8674, 8675, Any model
• IBM xSeries 335, Type 8676, 8830, Any model
• IBM xSeries 342, Type 8669, Any model
• IBM xSeries 345, Type 8670, Any model

Software Requirements

• Novell NetWare 4.2, or later
• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server 2
• SCO Unixware 7.1.1, or later

Limitations

• The 10/100 Ethernet port is dedicated to provide access to the Remote Supervisor Adapter and is not available to the operating system or other applications.
• The Remote Supervisor Adapter has to be the management focal point for the Advanced System Management Interconnect. Accessing the Interconnect Network through the Remote Supervisor Adapter enables communication to the Advanced System Management processor and/or the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.
• E-mail alerts are not supported over the Advanced System Management 1 Interconnect (RS485) network.
• The Remote Supervisor Adapter monitors the operating system status and can communicate through its device driver to UM Services with Netfinity Director enabled and UM Server Extensions running on the 1 managed server to initiate a graceful operating system shutdown.
• Graceful operating system shutdown is not supported in Linux operating system environments.
• The Remote Supervisor Adapter must be installed in slot number 2 of 1 the xSeries 220.
• Backup/restore configuration files and remote firmware updates are only supported via Web browser.
• Due to performance limitations of the modem and remote processor adapter interconnect connections, only text-based console redirection is supported through these remote access methods.