Chapter 4
Utilities
Management Processor
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processor. Multiple users can select different options from the MP Main Menu at the same time. However,
management processor command mode and console mode are mirrored, The MP allows only one user at a
time to have write access to the shared console.
Accessing the Management Processor
You can connect to the management processor using the following methods:
•
The
local RS-232C port
using a local terminal
•
The
remote RS-232C port
using external modem (dial-up) access, if remote modem access is configured
•
The
management processor LAN port
using Web Console or telnet if login access through the
management processor LAN is enabled
Interacting with the Management Processor
To interact with the management processor, perform the following steps:
Step 1.
Log in using your management processor user account name and password.
NOTE
If the management processor is not displaying the MP Main Menu, use
CTRL+B
to
access the MP Main Menu and the management processor (MP) prompt.
Step 2.
Use the management processor menus and commands as needed. A list of available commands can
be displayed by using the management processor help function (in the MP Main Menu, enter
HE
followed by
LI
at the MP HELP: prompt). Log out using the X command (in the MP Main Menu,
enter
X
at the MP> prompt) when done.
