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Netfinity 5500 M10 - Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection Option

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Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection Option

The Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection includes an IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card that you install in the PCMCIA slot on the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. The option also includes a PC Card to 9-pin D-shell cable that you first connect to the PC card and then route through the rear chassis cut-out on the server. Finally, the option includes a complete copy of Netfinity Manager version 5.20.2. The licensed version of Netfinity Manager, shipped with the option replaces the licensed version of Netfinity Manager that comes with ServerGuide (included with the Netfinity server). The version of Netfinity Manager, shipped with the option, includes advanced features that enable you to configure and control the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

Attention After you have installed the Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection, you must not enable or use the Ethernet port that is included on the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. Enabling the Ethernet port while the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PCMCIA card is installed on the adapter will cause the system to become unstable. To enable, configure, or use the Ethernet port, you must first remove the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PCMCIA card from the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

The option ships with the following components:
- IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card
- Token Ring Cable
- Safety Information Booklet
- Netfinity Manager CD-ROM

Installation Instructions

Attention Before proceeding, read the safety information included with the option.

To install the Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection, do the following:
1. Use the Netfinity Manager Advanced System Manager service to disable the Ethernet network interface (if it is enabled).
This step is necessary only if you have used the Advanced System Management service previously to enable the Ethernet network interface on the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. For information on how to enable or disable network interfaces on the adapter, see the Advanced System Management section of the Server Library that was included with the server.
2. Shut down and power off the server.
3. Disconnect the server power cord from the wall socket.
4. Remove the server cover.
5. Locate and remove the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.
To remove the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter from the server:
a. Unplug all connections from the back of the adapter.
b. Carefully move aside any cables (such as DASD cables or power cables) that block access to the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.
c. Disconnect the power cable from the top of the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.
d. Carefully remove the adapter from the server.
6. Install the PCMCIA card 2 into the PCMCIA slot on the adapter 1 as shown in the following figure.

7. Connect one end of the token ring cable 2 to the PCMCIA connector on the PCMCIA card 1 as shown in the following figure.
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8. Lock the PCMCIA connector by pushing the slide 4 forward as shown.
9. Locate and remove the external connector knockout on the back panel of the server.

To remove the external connector knockout, use a flat blade screwdriver to carefully tap the bottom edge of the knockout panel. The knockout will bend toward the interior of the server. After the external connector knockout has bent in slightly, insert the tip of the screwdriver between the edge of the knockout and the back panel of the server and gently pry the knockout off.

Attention Be careful not to bend the back panel of the server while removing the knockout.

10. Reinstall the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. Be sure to reconnect any cables that you disconnected when removing the adapter from the server.
11. Insert the end of the token ring cable 3 into the external connector opening and secure it in place with the included screws.
12. Replace the server cover and reconnect the server to a power source.

Installing Netfinity Manager: The option ships with a complete, licensed copy of Netfinity Manager. It replaces the version of Netfinity Manager that was included with the of ServerGuide. Netfinity Manager includes updated software designed to support the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. If you have previously installed an earlier version of Netfinity Manager on the server, uninstall the earlier version and then install the version of Netfinity Manager included with the option.

The Advanced System Management service, installed when you install Netfinity Manager, provides the most extensive functionality available with the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter. You also must use the Advanced System Management service to configure the Netfinity Advanced System Management Token Ring Connection. If you do not install Netfinity Manager, many of the advanced functions of the Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter will not be available to you. For information on how to install Netfinity Manager, see the ServerGuide and Netfinity Manager Information section of the Server Library. Once you have installed Netfinity Manager, see the Advanced System Management section of the Server Library for information on how to use Netfinity Manager and the Advanced System Management service to manage, monitor, and configure the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

Troubleshooting the Option: Confirm that the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter is correctly configured to use the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card. You must use the Advanced System Management service (included with Netfinity Manager) to configure the network functions of the Advanced System Management PCI Adapter.

Caution To avoid electrical shock, unplug the computer and all attached devices from electrical outlets before performing any troubleshooting procedure.

Try the following troubleshooting procedures.
- Remove and reattach all IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card cables.
- Remove the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card.
- Inspect the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card for damage.
- Reinstall the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card.
- Check the system documentation for instructions about the installation of options. Look for a section about system setup or system configuration. Follow all procedures.
- After completing these steps, reassemble the system, connect the power cord, and retry the failing operation.

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	Document Category	Networking
	Date Created	27-01-99
	Last Updated	27-01-99
	Revision Date	27-01-2000
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	Netfinity 5500 M10
	Machine Type	8661
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