
IBM Remote Support Manager for Storage
Compatibility Guide
Version 4.29, January 7, 2014
This document may extend the list of supported servers, modem and operating systems listed in RSM for Storage
Planning, Installation and User’s Guide. Refer to that document for additional planning considerations.
Servers
IBM internal databases that support for RSM for Storage use the IBM Machine Type and Serial Numbers of the
servers, and therefore a System x server must be used. The following servers have been tested with the RSM for
Storage software, and installation instructions are available for configuring and using them with RSM for Storage
software.
IBM 4364 x3250
IBM 8849 x306m
IBM 7978 x3550
IBM 7946 x3550m2
IBM 7944 x3550m3
Note that the hard disk drive is an option that typically must be ordered in addition to the server
The RSM for Storage – Installation Hints and Tips document contains specific information about the BIOS
configuration and device drivers that may be required to install the Linux OS on the above servers.
You may use any IBM System x servers that meet the requirements listed below. To use servers other than those
specifically tested with RSM for Storage, you will need to refer to the System x server support website for technical
information about BIOS configuration and device drivers that may be required to install the Linux OS or configure the
server’s internal RAID capability.
Minimum Server requirements:
• 512MB of memory
• 20 GB HDD.
• Serial Port Optional for remote access via a modem.
If remote access via SSH is to be permitted, this is not required.
For use with an external modem, the serial port must be on the server system board. Some servers have a build-in
Remote Supervisor Adapter (RSA) that also includes a serial port. The serial port on the RSA can not be accessed
by the RSM for Storage software.
• Ethernet Port
• Processor speed has not been found to be critical.
To find additional support information for System x servers:
• Go to http://www.ibm.com/support
o Under “Support by product”, click Servers
o Under Product Support, click System x
o Under Popular Links, click Software and device drivers
o Click your system type
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