IBM Director on an xSeries 346 from 2004

Taking a look at an IBM eServer xSeries 346 from 2004. This enterprise server is capable of running IXA, or Integrated xSeries Adapter cards, letting you control the machine entirely from IBM i. We'll do that in future videos, but in the meantime we'll repair a broken power supply, get Windows Server 2003 installed, and experiment with a IT fleet management tool called IBM Director. Check me out on Patreon:   / clabretro   Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio #netro #retrotech #retrocomputer #networking #homelab #ibm Serial to USB converter: https://amzn.to/4mAXDlJ Lab stuff Hakko Desoldering Iron: https://amzn.to/4yvOTUa Hakko Iron: https://amzn.to/4f6T8O7 StarTech Universal Rack Rails: https://amzn.to/404JV1Q StarTech 42U Rack: https://amzn.to/482c3oh StarTech 25U Rack: https://amzn.to/3mEB7hS Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD UPS: https://amzn.to/3KZW3Jw 1U 24 Port Patch Panel: https://amzn.to/3Nm0bFa 1U Brush Panel: https://amzn.to/3mExAA3 1U Rack Shelf: https://amzn.to/3oaDclT Video gear Camera: https://amzn.to/4al3xjA Mics: https://amzn.to/4dCUuO2 Magewell Capture Device: https://amzn.to/4gxNeqz Note: The above are Amazon affiliate links. It doesn't cost you extra, but I'll receive a commission which will help keep the content coming. I only link to things I've personally ordered. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:01 IBM Acronyms 00:02:29 The IBM x346 and Integrated xSeries Adapters 00:11:33 x346 Overview 00:25:10 Power on Attempt 00:25:46 Fixing a Broken Power Supply 00:37:09 Successful Power Up 00:38:36 Using the RSA II Card 00:44:11 Installing Windows Server 2003 and IBM Director Server 01:04:18 Installing Drivers with IBM ServerGuide 01:08:32 Using IBM Director 01:12:43 Final Thoughts