Accessing the ASMI

You can access the ASMI through a Web browser or an ASCII console.

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(R) 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:
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, you must set up the ASMI.

The following instructions apply to systems that are not connected to an HMC. If you are managing the server using an HMC, Accessing 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. Use the following table to help you determine these values:
    Table 39. PC or mobile computer network configuration information
    Server connector Subnet mask IP address
    HMC1 255.255.255.0 169.254.2.147
    HMC2 255.255.255.0 169.254.3.147

    For example, if you connected your PC or mobile computer to HMC1, the IP address for your PC or mobile computer could be 169.254.2.1 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 39 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 PC's or mobile computer's Web browser. For example, if you connected your PC or mobile computer to HMC1, type https://169.254.2.147 in your PC's or mobile computer's Web browser.
  6. When the login display appears, enter one of the following default user IDs and passwords:
    Table 40. Default user IDs and passwords for the Web interface
    User ID Password
    general general
    admin admin
  7. Change the default password when prompted.
  8. If you plan to connect your PC or mobile computer to your network, complete the following steps:
    1. From the navigation area, expand Network Services.
    2. Click Network Configuration.
    3. 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 41. Fields and values for network configuration
      Field Value
      Configure this interface? Selected
      Type of IP address Static
      IP address This is the same address that you used in step 5.
      Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
    4. Click Save Settings.
    5. Disconnect your PC or mobile computer from the server.
    6. Connect the server to your company network.
    7. 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.
    8. Log in to the ASMI.
  9. Set the time of day on the server.

Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII terminal

Connect the ASCII console to the server to access the ASMI.

The ASCII interface to the ASMI provides a subset of the Web interface functions. The ASCII console is available only when the system is in platform standby state. It is not available during the initial program load (IPL) or run time. The ASMI on an ASCII console is not available during some phases of system operation, such as the initial program load (IPL) and run time.

To set up the ASCII console for direct or remote access to the ASMI, complete the following tasks:

  1. Complete the following steps to cable an ASCII console or equivalent to the server:

    Using a cable equipped with a null modem, connect the ASCII console to system connector S1 1 on the back of the server or to system port FS1 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.
    Figure 6. Connection for model 520 and 550
    ASCII console connection
    Figure 7. Connection for model 570
    ASCII console connection
  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 console is set to the following general attributes.

    These attributes are the default settings for the diagnostic programs. Be sure your terminal is set to these attributes before proceeding to the next step.

    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 8-bit data word (byte).
    Stop bit 1 1 1 Places a bit after a data word (byte).
  5. Press a key on the ASCII console to allow the service processor to confirm the presence of the ASCII console.
  6. When the login display appears, enter one of the following default user IDs and passwords:
    Table 42. 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.
  8. Set the time of day on the server.

Accessing the ASMI using the HMC

Access the ASMI through the HMC interface.

To access the Advanced System Management Interface (ASMI) using the Hardware Management Console (HMC), complete the following steps:

  1. Ensure that the HMC is set up and configured.
  2. In the navigation area, ensure that the server you are working with is selected.
  3. Expand and click Operations.
  4. In the content area, click Advanced System Management (ASMI).
  5. Log on to the ASMI using the administrator userid and password.