ASMI Documents
ASMI Documents
ASMI Documents
Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Notices on
page 15 and the IBM Systems Safety Information manual, G229-9054.
Tenth Edition (September 2007)
Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004, 2007.
US Government Users Restricted Rights Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract
with IBM Corp.
Contents
Safety and environmental notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
About this topic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Printable PDF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ASMI requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ASMI authority levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ASMI login restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing the ASMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessing the ASMI using a Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Setting the IP address on your PC or mobile computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Accessing the ASMI using the HMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting up an ASMI login profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing ASMI passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Resetting the ASMI administrator password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Retrieving ASMI login audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the default language for the ASMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Updating installed languages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting problems in accessing the ASMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Related information for Capacity on Demand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appendix. Accessibility features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electronic emission notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Class A Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Class B Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Terms and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Safety and environmental notices
Safety notices may be printed throughout this guide:
v DANGER notices call attention to a situation that is potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to
people.
v CAUTION notices call attention to a situation that is potentially hazardous to people because of some
existing condition.
v Attention notices call attention to the possibility of damage to a program, device, system, or data.
World Trade safety information
Several countries require the safety information contained in product publications to be presented in their
national languages. If this requirement applies to your country, a safety information booklet is included
in the publications package shipped with the product. The booklet contains the safety information in
your national language with references to the U.S. English source. Before using a U.S. English publication
to install, operate, or service this product, you must first become familiar with the related safety
information in the booklet. You should also refer to the booklet any time you do not clearly understand
any safety information in the U.S. English publications.
Laser safety information
IBM
System i
servers can use I/O cards or features that are fiber-optic based
and that utilize lasers or LEDs.
Laser compliance
All lasers are certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of DHHS 21 CFR Subchapter J for class
1 laser products. Outside the U.S., they are certified to be in compliance with IEC 60825 as a class 1 laser
product. Consult the label on each part for laser certification numbers and approval information.
CAUTION:
This product might contain one or more of the following devices: CD-ROM drive, DVD-ROM drive,
DVD-RAM drive, or laser module, which are Class 1 laser products. Note the following information:
v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
v Use of the controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might result in hazardous radiation exposure.
(C026)
CAUTION:
Data processing environments can contain equipment transmitting on system links with laser modules
that operate at greater than Class 1 power levels. For this reason, never look into the end of an optical
fiber cable or open receptacle. (C027)
CAUTION:
This product contains a Class 1M laser. Do not view directly with optical instruments. (C028)
CAUTION:
Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following
information: laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. (C030)
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Power and cabling information for NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System)
GR-1089-CORE
The following comments apply to the IBM System i models and IBM System p servers that have been
designated as conforming to NEBS (Network Equipment-Building System) GR-1089-CORE:
The equipment is suitable for installation in the following:
v Network telecommunications facilities
v Locations where the NEC (National Electrical Code) applies
The intrabuilding ports of this equipment are suitable for connection to intrabuilding or unexposed
wiring or cabling only. The intrabuilding ports of this equipment must not be metallically connected to the
interfaces that connect to the OSP (outside plant) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as
intrabuilding interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation
from the exposed OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect
these interfaces metallically to OSP wiring.
Note: All Ethernet cables must be shielded and grounded at both ends.
The ac-powered system does not require the use of an external surge protection device (SPD).
The dc-powered system employs an isolated DC return (DC-I) design. The DC battery return terminal
shall not be connected to the chassis or frame ground.
Product recycling and disposal
This unit must be recycled or discarded according to applicable local and national regulations. IBM
encourages owners of information technology (IT) equipment to responsibly recycle their equipment
when it is no longer needed. IBM offers a variety of product return programs and services in several
countries to assist equipment owners in recycling their IT products. Information on IBM product
recycling offerings can be found on IBMs Internet site at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/
products/prp.shtml.
Esta unidad debe reciclarse o desecharse de acuerdo con lo establecido en la normativa nacional o local
aplicable. IBM recomienda a los propietarios de equipos de tecnologa de la informacin (TI) que reciclen
responsablemente sus equipos cuando stos ya no les sean tiles. IBM dispone de una serie de programas
y servicios de devolucin de productos en varios pases, a fin de ayudar a los propietarios de equipos a
reciclar sus productos de TI. Se puede encontrar informacin sobre las ofertas de reciclado de productos
de IBM en el sitio web de IBM http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU) and Norway.
Appliances are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EC concerning waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE). The Directive determines the framework for the return and recycling
of used appliances as applicable throughout the European Union. This label is applied to various
products to indicate that the product is not to be thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per
this Directive.
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In accordance with the European WEEE Directive, electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) is to be
collected separately and to be reused, recycled, or recovered at end of life. Users of EEE with the WEEE
marking per Annex IV of the WEEE Directive, as shown above, must not dispose of end of life EEE as
unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return,
recycling, and recovery of WEEE. Customer participation is important to minimize any potential effects of
EEE on the environment and human health due to the potential presence of hazardous substances in EEE.
For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM representative.
Battery return program
This product may contain sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium, or lithium ion
battery. Consult your user manual or service manual for specific battery information. The battery must be
recycled or disposed of properly. Recycling facilities may not be available in your area. For information
on disposal of batteries outside the United States, go to http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/
products/batteryrecycle.shtml or contact your local waste disposal facility.
In the United States, IBM has established a return process for reuse, recycling, or proper disposal of used
IBM sealed lead acid, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, and other battery packs from IBM
Equipment. For information on proper disposal of these batteries, contact IBM at 1-800-426-4333. Please
have the IBM part number listed on the battery available prior to your call.
For Taiwan: Please recycle batteries.
For the European Union:
Note: This mark applies only to countries within the European Union (EU).
Batteries or packaging for batteries are labeled in accordance with European Directive 2006/66/EC
concerning batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators. The Directive determines
the framework for the return and recycling of used batteries and accumulators as applicable throughout
the European Union. This label is applied to various batteries to indicate that the battery is not to be
thrown away, but rather reclaimed upon end of life per this Directive.
In accordance with the European Directive 2006/66/EC, batteries and accumulators are labeled to
indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life. The label on the battery may
also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery (Pb for lead, Hg for mercury and
Cd for cadmium). Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as
unsorted municipal waste, but use the collection framework available to customers for the return,
recycling, and treatment of batteries and accumulators. Customer participation is important to minimize
any potential effects of batteries and accumulators on the environment and human health due to the
potential presence of hazardous substances. For proper collection and treatment, contact your local IBM
representative.
Safety and environmental notices vii
For California: Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/
perchlorate.
The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5
Chapter 33. Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This product/part may include a
lithium manganese dioxide battery which contains a perchlorate substance.
IBM Cryptographic Coprocessor Card Return Program
The following information applies only for systems originally sold prior to July 1, 2006:
This machine may contain an optional feature, the cryptographic coprocessor card, which includes a
polyurethane material that contains mercury. Please follow local ordinances or regulations for disposal of
this card. IBM has established a return program for certain IBM Cryptographic Coprocessor Cards. More
information can be found at http://www.ibm.com/ibm/environment/products/prp.shtml.
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About this topic
The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor that is
required to perform general and administrator-level service tasks, such as reading service processor error
logs, reading vital product data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the system power. The
ASMI may also be referred to as the service processor menus. This topic describes how to access and set
up the ASMI, and includes troubleshooting information.
For information about the accessibility features of this product, for users who have a physical disability,
see Accessibility features, on page 13.
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Managing the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI)
Understand how to manage the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI).
The Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) is the interface to the service processor that is
required to perform general and administrator-level service tasks, such as reading service processor error
logs, reading vital product data, setting up the service processor, and controlling the system power. The
ASMI might also be referred to as the service processor menus.
Use the following information to help you manage the ASMI:
Printable PDF
Use this to view and print a PDF of this information.
To view or download the PDF version of this document, select Managing the Advanced System
Management Interface (about 136 KB).
Saving PDF files
To save a PDF on your workstation for viewing or printing:
1. Right-click the PDF link in your browser.
2. Click the option that saves the PDF locally.
3. Navigate to the directory in which you want to save the PDF.
4. Click Save.
Downloading Adobe Reader
You need Adobe Reader installed on your system to view or print these PDFs. You can download a free
copy from the Adobe Web site (www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html) .
Concepts
Read this section to learn about the general ASMI concepts. These concepts include ASMI requirements,
authority levels, and login restrictions.
The ASMI allows you to perform a variety of tasks associated with managing your server. The purpose of
this information is to familiarize you with the ASMI concepts before you use the ASMI:
ASMI requirements
Learn about ASMI setup and functionality requirements.
To successfully access and use the ASMI, note the following requirements:
v The ASMI requires password authentication.
v The ASMI provides a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Web connection to the service processor. To establish
an SSL connection, open your browser using https://.
v Supported browsers are Netscape (version 7.1), Microsoft
and cookies
must be enabled.
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v Clicking Back in the browser might display outdated data. To display the most up-to-date data, select
the desired item from the navigation pane.
v The browser-based ASMI is available during all phases of the system operation, including initial
program load (IPL) and run time. Some menu options are not available during the system IPL or run
time to prevent usage or ownership conflicts if corresponding resources are in use during that phase.
v The ASMI that is accessed on a terminal is available only if the system is at platform standby.
v All requested input must be provided in English-language characters regardless of the language
selected to view the interface.
Related concepts
Accessing the ASMI on page 3
You can access the ASMI through a Web browser, an ASCII terminal, or the Hardware Management
Console (HMC).
ASMI authority levels
Learn about various ASMI authority levels.
There are several authority levels for accessing the service processor menus using the ASMI. The
following levels of access are supported:
General user
The menu options presented to the general user are a subset of the options available to the
administrator and authorized service provider. Users with general authority can view settings in
the ASMI menus. The login ID is general and the default password is general.
Administrator
The menu options presented to the administrator are a subset of the options available to the
authorized service provider. Users with administrator authority can write to persistent storage,
and view and change settings that affect the servers behavior. The first time a user logs into the
ASMI after the server is installed, a new password must be selected. The login ID is admin and
the default password is admin.
Authorized service provider
This login gives the authorized service provider access to all functions that could be used to
gather additional debug information from a failing system, such as viewing persistent storage,
and clearing all deconfiguration errors. The login ID is celogin. The password is dynamically
generated and must be obtained by calling IBM technical support.
During the initial administrator and general user logins, the only menu option available is Change
Password. In order to gain access to additional ASMI menus, you must change the administrator and
general user default passwords. If you are an authorized service provider, you cannot change your
password. For information about how to change your password, see Changing ASMI passwords on
page 8.
ASMI login restrictions
Learn about ASMI login restrictions, including the maximum number of user logins allowed.
Only three users can log in at the same time. For example, if three people are logged in to the ASMI and
a person with a higher authority level than one of the current logged in users attempts to log in, the
ASMI forces one of the lowest privileged users to log out. In addition, if you are logged in and not active
for 15 minutes, your session expires. You receive no immediate notification when your session expires.
However, when you select anything on the current page, you are returned to the ASMI Welcome pane.
To see who is logged in to the ASMI, view Current users on the ASMI Welcome pane after you log in.
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If you make five login attempts that are not valid, your user account is locked out for five minutes and
none of the other accounts are affected. For example, if the administrator account is locked, the general
user can still log in using the correct password. This login restriction applies to the general user,
administrator, and authorized service provider IDs. This login restriction also applies to the managed
system HMC access ID, which is set using the HMC.
For information about HMC-access passwords for a managed system, see Overview of passwords.
Related conceptASMI authority levels on page 2
Accessing the ASMI
You can access the ASMI through a Web browser, an ASCII terminal, or the Hardware Management
Console (HMC).
Use the following information to help you set up access to the ASMI:
Accessing the ASMI using a Web browser
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.
Note: If your system is not managed by an HMC, you must set up ASMI to perform general and
administrator-level service tasks, such as reading service processor error logs, reading vital product data,
setting up the service processor, and controlling the system power.
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:
1. Connect the power cord from the server to a power source, and wait for the control panel to display
01.
2. Select a PC or mobile computer that has Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.1, or Opera 7.23
to connect to your server.
If you do not plan to connect your server to your network, this PC or mobile computer will be your
ASMI console.
If you plan to connect your server to your network, this PC or mobile computer will be temporarily
connected directly to the server for setup purposes only. After setup, you can use any PC or mobile
computer on your network that is running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.1, or Opera 7.23
as your ASMI console.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the PC or mobile computer to the Ethernet port labeled HMC1 on the
back of the managed system. If HMC1 is occupied, connect an Ethernet cable from the PC or mobile
computer to the Ethernet port labeled HMC2 on the back of the managed system.
4. Configure the Ethernet interface on the PC or mobile computer to an IP address and subnet mask
within the same subnet as the server so that your PC or mobile computer can communicate with the
server. For instructions, see Setting the IP address on your PC or mobile computer on page 5. Use
the following table to help you determine these values:
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Table 1. PC or mobile computer network configuration information
Service processor Server connector Subnet mask IP address
Service processor A HMC1 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.147
HMC2 255.255.255.0 192.168.3.147
Service processor B
(if installed)
HMC1 255.255.255.0 192.168.2.146
HMC2 255.255.255.0 192.168.3.146
For example, if you connected your PC or mobile computer to service processor A, HMC1, the IP
address for your PC or mobile computer could be 192.168.2.147 and the subnet mask would be
255.255.255.0. Set the gateway IP address to the same IP address as the PC or mobile computer.
5. Use Table 1 to determine the IP address of the Ethernet port that your PC or mobile computer is
connected to, and type the IP address in the Address field of your PCs or mobile computers Web
browser. For example, if you connected your PC or mobile computer to HMC1, type
https://169.254.2.147 in your PCs or mobile computers Web browser.
6. When the login display appears, enter one of the following default user IDs and passwords:
Table 2. Default user IDs and passwords for the Web interface
User ID Password
general general
admin admin
7. Change the default password when prompted. For information, see ASMI authority levels on page
2.
8. If you plan to connect your PC or mobile computer to your network, complete the following steps:
a. From the navigation area, expand Network Services.
b. Click Network Configuration.
c. If your PC or mobile computer is connected to HMC1, fill in the section labeled Network interface
eth0.
If your PC or mobile computer is connected to HMC2, fill in the section labeled Network interface
eth1.
Ensure that the following fields are filled in correctly.
Table 3. Fields and values for network configuration
Field Value
Configure this interface? Selected
Type of IP address Static
Host name Enter a new value.
Domain name Enter a new value.
IP address This is a set IP address obtained from the network
administrator.
Subnet mask This is a set subnet mask obtained from the network
administrator.
Note: For information about the other fields and values, refer to Configuring network interfaces.
d. Click Continue.
e. Click Save Settings.
f. Disconnect your PC or mobile computer from the server.
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g. Connect the server to your company network.
h. Go to any PC or mobile computer on your company network that is running Microsoft Internet
Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.1, or Opera 7.23, and type the following in the Address field of your
browser:
https://host name.domain name
where host name and domain name are the host name and domain name you entered when
completing step 8c on page 4.
i. Log in to the ASMI.
9. Change the time of the day on the server. For details, see Change the time of day.
For information about how to use the ASMI, see Managing your server using the Advanced System
Management Interface.
Setting the IP address on your PC or mobile computer
To access the ASMI through a Web browser you first need to set the IP address on your PC or mobile
computer. The following procedures describe setting the IP address on PC and mobile computers running
Microsoft Windows
and Linux
.
Setting the IP address in Windows XP and Windows 2000
To set the IP address within Windows XP and Windows 2000, complete these steps.
1. Click Start >Settings >Control Panel.
2. On the control panel, double-click Network Connections.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection.
4. Click Properties.
Attention: Record the current settings before making any changes. This will allow you to restore
these settings if you disconnect the PC or mobile computer after setting up the ASMI Web interface.
Note: If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear in the list, do the following:
a. Click Install.
b. Select Protocol, and then click Add.
c. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
d. Click OK to return to the Local Area Connection Properties window.
5. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
6. Select Use the Following IP Address.
7. Complete the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway fields by using the values in step 4 on
page 3 from Accessing the ASMI using a Web Browser.
8. Click OK on the Local Area Connection Properties window. It is not necessary to restart your PC.
Setting the IP address in Linux
To set the IP address in Linux, complete these steps. You will need the information from step 4 on page 3
in Accessing the ASMI using a Web Browser to complete step 4 in the following procedure.
1. Make sure you are logged on as a root user.
2. Start a terminal session.
3. Type ifconfig at the command prompt.
Attention: Record or print the current settings before making any changes. This allows you to
restore these settings if you disconnect the PC or mobile computer after setting up the ASMI Web
interface.
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4. Type ifconfig eth0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx netmask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, where the xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx values are
the values from step 4 on page 3 for IP address and Subnet mask.
5. Press Enter.
Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII terminal
Connect the ASCII terminal to the server to access the ASMI.
The ASCII interface to the ASMI provides a subset of the Web interface functions. The ASCII terminal is
available only when the system is in the platform standby state. It is not available during the initial
program load (IPL) or run time. The ASMI on an ASCII terminal is not available during the other phases
of system operation, including the initial program load (IPL) and run time.
To set up the ASCII terminal for direct or remote access to the ASMI, complete the following tasks:
1. Using a cable equipped with a null modem, connect the ASCII terminal to system connector S1 on the
back of the server or to system port S1 on the control panel using an RJ-45 connector.
Note: Both system port 1 connections are not available simultaneously; when one is connected, the
other is deactivated.
2. Connect the power cord from the server to a power source.
3. Wait for the control panel to display 01.
4. Ensure that your ASCII terminal is set to the following general attributes.
These attributes are the default settings for the diagnostic programs. Be sure your terminal is set
according to these attributes before proceeding to the next step.
Figure 1. Connection for model 520 and 550
Figure 2. Connection for model 570
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Table 4. Default settings for the diagnostic programs
General setup attributes
3151 /11/31/41
settings
3151 /51/61
settings
3161 /64
settings Description
Line speed 19,200 19,200 19,200 Uses the 19,200 (bits per second) line
speed to communicate with the system
unit.
Word length (bits) 8 8 8 Selects eight bits as a data word length
(byte).
Parity No No No Does not add a parity bit and is used
together with the word length attribute
to form the 8bit data word (byte).
Stop bit 1 1 1 Places a bit after a data word (byte).
5. Press a key on the ASCII terminal to allow the service processor to confirm the presence of the ASCII
terminal.
6. When the login display appears, enter one of the following default user IDs and passwords:
Table 5. Default user IDs and passwords for the Web interface
User ID Password
general general
admin admin
7. Change the default password when you are prompted. For information see ASMI authority levels
on page 2.
8. Change the time of day on the server.
For information about using the ASMI, see Managing your server using the Advanced System
Management Interface.
Accessing the ASMI using the HMC
Access the ASMI through the HMC interface.
To access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) using the Version 6 or lower HMC,
complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that the HMC is set up and configured. For instructions, see Setting up the Hardware
Management Console.
2. In the navigation area, expand the managed system you want to work with.
3. Expand Service Applications and click Service Focal Point.
4. In the content area, click Service Utilities.
5. From the Service Utilities window, select the managed system you want to work with.
6. From the Selected menu on the Service Utilities window, select Launch ASM menu.
To access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) using the Version 7 or higher HMC,
complete the following steps:
1. Ensure that the HMC is set up and configured.
2. In the navigation area, click Systems Management.
3. Click Servers. A list of the servers managed by this HMC displays.
4. Select the server whose ASMI you want to access using the checkbox next to the managed servers
name.
5. Select Tasks > Operations > Advanced System Management (ASM).
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6. Confirm that the Selected System and the Service Processor IP Address are correct. Click Yes to launch
the ASMI.
For more information on using the ASMI, see Managing your server using the Advanced System
Management Interface.
Setting up an ASMI login profile
Learn how to change passwords, view login audits, change the default language, and update the installed
languages.
Changing ASMI passwords
Change the general user, administrator, and HMC access passwords.
You can change the general user, administrator, and HMC access passwords. If you are a general user,
you can change only your own password. If you are an administrator, you can change your password
and the passwords for general user accounts. If you are an authorized service provider, you can change
your password, the passwords for general and administrator user accounts, and the HMC access
password.
Passwords can be any combination of up to 64 alphanumeric characters. The default password for the
general user ID is general, and the default password for the administrator ID is admin. After your initial
login to the ASMI and after the reset toggle jumpers are moved, the general user and administrator
passwords must be changed. For information about how to reset the administrator password, see
Resetting the ASMI administrator password.
The HMC access password is usually set from the HMC during initial login. If you change this password
using the ASMI, the change takes effect immediately.
To change a password, follow these steps:
Note: As a security measure, you are required to enter the current users password into the Current
password for current user field. This password is not the password for the user ID you want to change.
1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
2. In the navigation area, expand Login Profile.
3. Select Change Password.
4. Specify the required information, and click Continue.
Resetting the ASMI administrator password
You can reset the administrator password by either of the following methods:
v Contact an authorized service provider
v Use the reset toggle jumpers on the service processor
To reset the toggle jumper on the service processor, move both service processor reset toggle switches
from their current position to the opposite position. For information about how to use the reset toggle
jumpers, refer to the remove and replace procedure for your system model in the Service processor
assembly, service processor cable, and time-of-day-battery topic.
Retrieving ASMI login audits
View the login history.
You can view the login history for the ASMI to see the last 20 successful logins and the last 20 logins that
failed.
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To perform this operation, your authority level must be one of the following:
v Administrator
v Authorized service provider
To retrieve login audits, follow these steps:
1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
2. In the navigation area, expand Login Profile.
3. Select Retrieve Login Audits. The right pane displays the login history.
Changing the default language for the ASMI
Select the language that will be used to display the ASMI Web and TTY menus.
You can select the language that is displayed on the ASMI welcome screen prior to login and during your
ASMI session if you do not choose an alternative language at the time of login. You must provide all
requested input in English-language characters regardless of the language selected to view the interface.
Note: You can change the language for each ASMI session by selecting the desired language from the
menu found on the ASMI Welcome pane prior to logging in to the ASMI.
To perform this operation, your authority level must be one of the following:
v General
v Administrator
v Authorized service provider
To change the default language, follow these steps:
1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
2. In the navigation area, expand Login Profile.
3. Select Change Default Language.
4. In the right pane, select the desired default language and click Save setting.
Updating installed languages
Select additional languages to install on the service processor.
A maximum of five languages can be supported on the service processor at any given time. By default,
English is always installed. Languages installation changes take effect when the firmware is updated.
Note: You must provide all requested input in English-language characters regardless of the language
selected to view the interface.
To perform this operation, your authority level must be one of the following:
v General
v Administrator
v Authorized service provider
To update the installed language, do the following:
1. On the ASMI Welcome pane, specify your user ID and password, and click Log In.
2. In the navigation area, expand Login Profile.
3. Select Update Installed Languages.
4. In the right pane, select the desired languages and click Save setting.
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Troubleshooting problems in accessing the ASMI
Troubleshoot common problems associated with setting up access to the ASMI.
The following table contains information about common problems that might occur while you are trying
to access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) through a Web browser. The table also
provides common resolutions to those problems.
Table 6. Troubleshooting problems when trying to access the ASMI through a Web browser
Problem Resolution
After you enter the servers IP address in the Web
browser, you receive a security alert.
Usually this means that your PC or mobile computer
does not accept the server as a secure site. To resolve this
problem, complete the following steps:
1. In the Client Authentication window, select the
certificate you want to use when connecting and click
OK.
2. If you receive the error that this page cannot be
found, your PC or mobile computer does not trust
the server as a secure site. If you have a firewall on
your PC or mobile computer, modify the firewall
settings to trust the servers IP address. Then, type
the IP address in the Address field of your PCs or
mobile computers Web browser.
3. On the Security Alert window, click Yes.
After you enter the servers IP address in the Web
browser, the browser displays an error message stating
that it cannot find the IP address that you entered.
1. Ensure that you entered https://<IP address of
server> in the Address field of your Web browser.
2. Ensure that you entered the correct IP address for the
server. See Table 1 on page 4 for a list of IP addresses
for the server.
3. Add a routing entry to the PC or mobile computer so
that the PC or mobile computer can locate the server
on the network. For example, if you are using a PC
installed with Windows, open a command line
prompt and type route add <server IP
address> mask 255.255.255.0 <PC or mobile
computer IP address> metric 1.
You are using Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 running on
Windows XP, you have correctly cabled the PC or mobile
computer to the server, and you cannot access the ASMI.
Usually this means that the Use TLS 1.0 option in
Microsoft Internet Explorer is enabled. To connect to the
ASMI, this option must be disabled. To resolve this
problem, complete the following steps:
1. From the Tools menu in Microsoft Internet Explorer,
select Internet Options.
2. From the Internet Options window, click the
Advanced tab.
3. Clear the Use TLS 1.0 check box (in the Security
category) and click OK.
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Table 6. Troubleshooting problems when trying to access the ASMI through a Web browser (continued)
Problem Resolution
You are locked out of the ASMI after you enter the
default user ID and password either incorrectly or more
than five times.
Reset the default password and network settings to the
default settings using one of the following methods:
v Ask your authorized service provider to obtain a new
login password.
v Use the service processor reset toggle switches to reset
the default password and network settings; refer to
Table 5 on page 7. This task requires removing the
service processor card from the server. For
instructions, see Service processor assembly, service
processor cable, and time-of-day battery.
Related information for Capacity on Demand
Product manuals, Web sites, and information center topics contain information related to the Capacity on
Demand topic. You can view or print any of the PDF files.
Manuals
v System p 650, 670, 690 Planning Guide for Capacity Upgrade on Demand (643 KB) This guide
provides information that is needed when you are planning to purchase an System p 6xx server with
Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD) features.
v System i On/Off Capacity on Demand Planning Guide (265 KB) This guide explains in detail all
the aspects of planning for, purchasing, and managing an System i 8xx server with On/Off Capacity on
Demand.
v System i Capacity Upgrade on Demand Planning Guide (119 KB) This guide explains in detail all
the aspects of planning for, purchasing, and managing an System i 8xx server with Capacity Upgrade
on Demand (CUoD).
v System i V5R1/V5R2 Planning Guide for Capacity Upgrade on Demand (96 KB) This guide
explains in detail all the aspects of planning for, purchasing, and managing an System i 8xx server with
Capacity Upgrade on Demand (CUoD).
Web sites
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harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
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unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could
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(1) this device may not cause harmful interferences, and (2) this device must accept any interferences
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Cet appareil numrique de la classe B respecte est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council Directive 2004/108/EC on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot
accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B Information Technology
Equipment according to CISPR 22 / European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class B equipment were
derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with
licensed communication devices.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to reduce the potential for
causing interference to radio and TV communications and to other electrical or electronic equipment.
Such cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM cannot accept responsibility
for an interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors.
European Community contact:
IBM Technical Regulations
Pascalstr. 100, Stuttgart, Germany 70569
Tele: 0049 (0)711 785 1176
Fax: 0049 (0)711 785 1283
E-mail: [email protected]
VCCI Statement - Japan
The following is a summary of the VCCI Japanese statement in the box above.
This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio
disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
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Radio Protection for Germany
Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis: Hinweis fr Gerte der Klasse B EU-Richtlinie zur
Elektromagnetischen Vertrglichkeit
Dieses Produkt entspricht den Schutzanforderungen der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG zur Angleichung der
Rechtsvorschriften ber die elektromagnetische Vertrglichkeit in den EU-Mitgliedsstaaten und hlt die
Grenzwerte der EN 55022 Klasse B ein.
Um dieses sicherzustellen, sind die Gerte wie in den Handbchern beschrieben zu installieren und zu
betreiben. Des Weiteren drfen auch nur von der IBM empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden. IBM
bernimmt keine Verantwortung fr die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen, wenn das Produkt ohne
Zustimmung der IBM verndert bzw. wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne
Empfehlung der IBM gesteckt/eingebaut werden.
Deutschland: Einhaltung des Gesetzes ber die elektromagnetische Vertrglichkeit von Gerten
Dieses Produkt entspricht dem Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertrglichkeit von Gerten
(EMVG). Dies ist die Umsetzung der EU-Richtlinie 2004/108/EG in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
Zulassungsbescheinigung laut dem Deutschen Gesetz ber die elektromagnetische Vertrglichkeit von
Gerten (EMVG) (bzw. der EMC EG Richtlinie 2004/108/EG) fr Gerte der Klasse B.
Dieses Gert ist berechtigt, in bereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformittszeichen
- CE - zu fhren.
Verantwortlich fr die Konformittserklrung nach des EMVG ist die IBM Deutschland GmbH, 70548
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