TFT5600 retractable keyboard/display/mouse
CAT5e cables to create new console network
Additional PA-8700 Superdomes must have the Private LAN port connected into the scan network and
the Customer LAN port connected into the Console Access network. For graphical access to partitions,
the nPar Core I/O cards can be connected into the Console Access switch as well.
PA-8800/PA-8900
PA-8800/PA-8900
PA-8800/PA-8900
PA-8800/PA-8900
Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirements
Hardware Requirements
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE:
NOTE: HP-UX BASED SMS UNITS ARE NO LONGER OFFERED, as of October 1, 2007
.
The UNIX rx2600 can also be used as an SMS for PA-8800 and PA-8900 Superdomes. The same
hardware requirements as detailed in the previous section for the PA8700 SMS apply.
The Windows ProLiant ML350 SMS/Console solution is supported on sx1000-based (i.e. PA-8800/PA-
8900 and Integrity) Superdomes only. It is not supported on PA-8700 Superdomes.
The Windows ProLiant SMS:
Allows local access to SMS by CE.
Provides integrated console access, providing hpterm emulation over telnet and web browser,
connecting over LAN or serial to a Superdome system
Provides remote access over a LAN or dialup connection:
ftp server with capability to ftp the firmware files and logs
dialup modem access support (i.e., PC Anywhere or VNC)
Provides seamless integration with data center level management.
Provides partition logon capability, providing hpterm emulation over telnet, X windows, and
Windows Terminal Services capabilities.
Provides following diagnostics tools:
Runs HP's proven highly effective JTAG scan diagnostic tools, which offer rapid fault resolution to
the failing wire.
Console log storage and viewing
Event log storage and viewing
Partition and memory adviser flash applications
Supports updating platform and system firmware.
Always on event and console logging for Superdome systems, which captures and stores very long
event and console histories, and allows HP specialists to analyze the first occurrence of a problem.
Allows more than one LAN connected response center engineer to look at SMS logs
simultaneously.
Can be disconnected from the Superdome systems and not disrupt their operation.
Provides ability to connect a new Superdome system to the SMS and be recognized by scan
software.
Scans one Superdome system while other Superdome systems are connected (and not disrupt the
operational systems).
Supports multiple, heterogeneous Superdome platforms.
The Windows ProLiant SMS/Console is comprised of a ProLiant ML350 G3/G4 and a TFT5600
retractable display monitor/keyboard/mouse to enable console access. This solution also requires (and
includes) a switch. This is because scan diagnostics will not work properly if more than one IP address
exists on the ProLiant SMS/Console. An important difference between the UNIX rx2600 SMS and the
Windows ProLiant SMS/Console is that the ProLiant SMS, by default, provides console functionality
QuickSpecs
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700, PA-
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700, PA-
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700, PA-
HP 9000 Superdome Servers (PA-8600, PA-8700, PA-
8800 and PA-8900)
8800 and PA-8900)
8800 and PA-8900)
8800 and PA-8900)
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