IBM Eserver pSeries 670, User Manual

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Chapter 2. Using the
Eserver
pSeries 670
This chapter discusses the Hardware Management Console for pSeries (HMC), system
power control, and drives supported by the server.
Hardware Management Console (HMC) Overview and Setup
The Hardware Management Console (HMC) uses its connection to the processor
subsystem to perform various functions. The main functions of the HMC include:
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Creating and maintaining a multiple partition environment
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Detecting, reporting, and storing changes in hardware conditions
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Acting as a service focal point for service representatives to determine an
appropriate service strategy
Note: The HMC is shipped with the
Eserver
pSeries 670 and is the main interface for
configuring and managing resources on this system through the HMC virtual
terminal window.
Virtual terminal window refers to the operating system session
on a particular window. You can have up to 16 virtual terminal windows.
All the tasks you need to maintain the interface, the underlying operating system, and
the HMC application code are available by using the HMC’s management applications.
For more information on the HMC, refer to the
Hardware Management Console for
pSeries Operations Guide.
System Power-on Methods
Using the HMC to power on the managed system is recommended. However, the white
power button on the media subsystem operator panel can be used to power on the
managed system. The managed system will reboot in the same mode in which it was
previously booted. (If the managed system was previously booted in partitioned system
mode, all partitions will automatically start and run.)
Powering the Server On and Off
This section provides procedures for powering the server on and off.
Progress indicators, also referred to as checkpoints, are visible on the media subsystem
operator panel display. The power LED on the media subsystem stops blinking and
stays on, indicating the system power is on.
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