Gateway ALR 9250R, User Manual

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How the EMP console works
The EMP shares the COM2 port with the system. When the EMP has
control of the port, the port operates in command state. When the system
has control of it, the port operates in redirect state. When connecting to a
server, the EMP console checks to determine the current COM2 port state.
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Command state: the default COM2 state. In this state, the EMP
console communicates with the server firmware, allowing you to
remotely reset or power the server up or down. You can also view
the server SEL, FRU information, or SDR table.
EMP Console in Command State
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