2 Management Processor
This section describes the management processor (MP). The MP provides access to both the SAC
console and EFI Shell, and enables you to configure a machine before installing the operating
system and access the MP using the IP address specific to the MP.
The MP does the following:
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Controls power, reset, and Transfer of Control (TOC) capabilities
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Provides console access and displays
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Records system events
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Displays detailed information about the internal subsystems
The MP also provides a Virtual Front Panel you can use to monitor system status and the state of
front panel LEDs. All MP functions are available through the LAN and the local and remote RS-232
ports.
From the MP Main Menu, you can select from the following options:
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Enter management processor command mode
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Enter console
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View event logs
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View console history
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Display Virtual Front Panel
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Enter console session
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Connect to another MP
Accessing the MP
To access the MP, you must know its unique IP address. Enter the IP address for the MP in a terminal
emulator such as PuTTY.
Connect to the MP using any of the following methods:
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The local RS-232C port using a local terminal
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The remote RS-232C port using external modem (dial-up) access if remote modem access is
configured
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The MP LAN port using the Web Console or telnet if login access through the MP LAN is
enabled
MP Commands
The following commands are available through the MP:
BP
Resets BMC passwords. This command resets BMC passwords (both user and
administrator passwords).
CA
Configures local and remote serial port parameters.
The local serial port parameters settings are as follows:
TERMINAL TYPE
Vt100 or HPterm.
BAUD RATES
Input and output data rates are the same — 300,
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 38400, 115200
bps.
FLOW CONTROL
Hardware uses RTS/CTS; software uses
Xon/Xoff.
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Management Processor
