Accessing the RSA II adapter

This task describes how to access the RSA adapter that is installed on each engine in the cluster.

Prerequisites

Before accessing the RSA adapter for an engine, the following requirements must be met:
  • An RSA user account must be set up for use in accessing the RSA II Web interface on the engine.
  • If the service representative is accessing the master console remotely, the following conditions must be met:
    • You must have previously initiated a VPN connection with the service representative.
    • The service representative must have established the VPN connection and used a remote display emulation package, such as VNC, to remotely view the desktop of the master console.

Steps

  1. Open a browser from the remote console on the master console and type the URL for an RSA adapter:

    http://RSA_II_web_address/

  2. Log on to the RSA II interface using a valid RSA user name and password.

Result

From the left navigation pane, you can choose to perform tasks such as:
  • Stopping and restarting the engine
  • Viewing vital product data for the engine
  • Accessing the BIOS and firmware for the engine
  • Updating the firmware for the RSA card
  • Accessing the RSA adapters of other engines in the SAN File System cluster
Note: If, when you view the System Health Summary page, all components are listed as unavailable, make sure the PCI-riser card assembly is firmly seated within the engine.
You can also start a remote video console that can be used to redirect the engine console to the master console. In addition, you can use the remote control functionality to assign the CD-ROM or diskette drive from the master console to be used by the engine.
Note: To use the remote control functionality of the RSA adapter, you must be signed on with an ID defined in the RSA II card that has read/write access to the RSA II adapter.

For more information about using the RSA card, see the Remote Supervisor Adapter II User's Guide, which is available from this Web site (search for Remote Supervisor Adapter II from the Search Technical Support link):

www.ibm.com/storage/support/

Parent topic: Managing engines

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