Core I/O Connections

The locations of interface connectors on the hp Integrity cx2600 Server rear panel are shown in Figure 5-2 “hp Integrity cx2600 Server (rear view)”. Each hp Integrity cx2600 server core I/O includes:

Figure 5-2 hp Integrity cx2600 Server (rear view)

One USB Keyboard connector
One USB Mouse connector
Two USB ports
Two serial ports (A and B)
One tri-port serial connector (Console, Remote, and UPS) for connection breakout cable
VGA controller connector
One System Management (10/100) LAN -RJ45
One 10/100 LAN-RJ45
One 1 Gb LAN-RJ45
One Management Processor (MP) LAN -RJ45
SCSI LVD/SE connector.
Four PCI Connections (0 to 4 PCI cards may be used)

Management Processor (MP)

The management processor is an independent support system for the server. It provides a way for you to connect to a server and perform administration or monitoring tasks for the server hardware.

The management processor controls power, reset, transfer of control (TOC) capabilities, provides console access, displays and records system events, and can display detailed information about the various internal subsystems. The management processor also provides a virtual front panel which can be used to monitor the front panel LEDs from a remote location.

The management processor is available whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the hp Integrity cx2600 server main power switch is in the off position.

Access to the management processor can be restricted by user accounts. User accounts can be password protected and provide a specific level of access to the server and management processor commands.

Multiple users can interact with the management processor. Users can select any of the following options from the MP Main Menu: enter management processor command mode, enter console, view event logs, view console history, display virtual front panel, enter console session, or connect to another management 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 a console to the management processor using either of the following methods:

Local access-connect a terminal to the rear panel console/remote/UPS port using a breakout cable.
Network access-connect via web console or telnet to the management processor LAN port, if login access through the management processor LAN is enabled.

Local Terminal Access to the Management Processor

Communication with the management processor can be established by connecting a terminal to the local MP I/O serial port (Console/Remote/UPS connector) on the server rear panel. Install the M (breakout) cable and connect the terminal to the console connector of the M cable.

A terminal session may be established using a standalone terminal, or using terminal emulation software such as Reflection 1 running on a PC. Install the breakout (M) cable (connect to the Console/Remote/UPS connector) and connect the terminal to the Console connector.

During installation, communicating with the management processor enables such tasks as:

Verifying that the components are present and installed correctly
Setting the LAN IP addresses

Setting Terminal Parameters

After powering on the terminal, ensure the communications settings are as follows:

8/none (parity)
9600 baud
None (receive)
None (transmit)

If the terminal is a PC using Reflection 1, check or change these communications settings by performing the following steps:

From the Reflection 1 Main screen, pull down the Connection menu and select Connection Setup.
Select Serial Port.
Select Com1.
Check the settings and change, if required.
Go to More Settings to set Xon/Xoff. Click OK to close the More Settings window.
Click OK to close the Connection Setup window.
Pull down the Setup menu and select Terminal (under the Emulation tab).
Select a supported terminal type.
The preferred type is VT100.
Click Apply.
This option is not highlighted if the terminal type you want is already selected.
Click OK.

Network Access to the Management Processor

By connecting the management processor LAN port to an active network, another host on the same subnet can set the management processor IP address via the ping command. After the IP address has been set, a telnet session can be established to configure additional parameters.

To configure the management processor LAN IP address, perform the following steps:

Determine the Medium Access Control (MAC) address of the management processor LAN interface by viewing the label located at the rear of the server.
Connect a LAN cable on your local subnet to the MP LAN port.

Add an Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) table entry to another host located on your local subnet. This ARP table entry will map the MAC address of the core I/O LAN interface to the IP address chosen for that interface.




	NOTE: Adding an entry to the ARP table is typically done using the ARP command with the appropriate option. For example, arp -s is used with Windows. Consult your operating system documentation for more information.

Use the ping command from the host that has the new ARP table entry. The destination address is the IP address that is mapped to the MAC address of the management processor. The management processor LAN port should now be configured with the appropriate IP address.
Use the telnet command to connect to the management processor from a host on the local subnet.

Interacting with the Management Processor

To interact with the management processor, perform the following steps:




	NOTE: On initial system installation, the MP has two default user accounts. They are: Administrator level user; login=Admin, password=Admin (both are case sensitive). Operator level user; login=Oper, password=Oper (both are case sensitive). For security reasons, it is recommended that the UC command be used during the initial logon session (enter CM at the MP prompt, and enter UC at the MP:CM> prompt) to modify default passwords or to delete and create user accounts.




	NOTE: The management processor will start with the MP Main Menu displayed. To follow these steps, make sure you are at the Main Menu. If you are not at the Main Menu, use Ctrl+B to return to the Main Menu.

Use the management processor menus and commands as needed. Main Menu commands are shown in Table 5-1 “Management Processor Commands and Descriptions” Commands not displayed in the MP Main Menu can be accessed in command mode by first using the CM command at the MP prompt. A list of available commands is presented in and can be displayed by using the management processor help function (enter HE followed by LI at the MP>prompt). You can return to the MP Main Menu by typing Ctrl+B.
Log out using the X command (enter X at the MP> prompt) after returning to the MP Main Menu.

The MP Main Menu

Main menu commands:

   MP MAIN MENU:
          CO: Console
          VFP: Virtual Front Panel
          CM: Command Menu
          CL: Console Logs
          SL: Show Event Logs
          HE: Main Menu Help
           X: Exit Connection

Configuring Management Processor LAN Information

LAN information includes the management processor network name, the management processor IP address, the management processor subnet mask, the management processor gateway address, and the web console port number.

To set the management processor LAN IP address:

At the MP Main Menu prompt (MP>), enter CM to select command mode.
At the command mode prompt (MP:CM>), enter LC (for LAN configuration).
The screen displays the default values and asks if you want to modify them. It is good practice to write down the information, as it may be required for future troubleshooting. See “The LC Command Screen”.
NOTE: The value in the “IP address” field is set at the factory. The customer must provide the actual management processor LAN IP address.
The current lc data is displayed. When prompted to enter a parameter name, A to modify All, or Q to Quit, enter A to select all parameters.
The current IP address is displayed. When prompted to enter a new value or Q, enter the new IP address.
The current host name is displayed. When prompted to enter a new value or Q, enter the new management processor network name.
This is the host name for the management processor LAN. The name can be up to 64 characters in length, and can include dashes, underlines, periods and spaces.
The current subnet mask name is displayed. When prompted to enter a new value or Q, enter the new subnet mask name.
The current gateway address is displayed. When prompted to enter a new value or Q, enter new the gateway address.
The current web console port number is displayed. When prompted to enter a new value or Q, just hit enter. The message -> Current Web Console Port Number has been retained will be displayed.
The current link state information is displayed. When prompted to enter a new value or Q, just press enter. The message -> Current Link State has been retained will be displayed.
A new lc listing is displayed, including the values entered in the preceding steps. Verify that the desired values have been accepted. When prompted to enter a parameter for revision, Y to confirm, or Q to Quit, enter Y to confirm all parameters.
Observe the following display:
> LAN Configuration has been updated
-> Reset MP (XD command option ‘R’) for configuration to take effect.
MP Host Name: name (the name entered in step 5)
MP:CM>
Enter XD -reset to reset the MP.
After the MP resets, log into the MP again. Then enter the MP command mode (enter CM at the MP: prompt).
At the MP:CM> prompt, enter LS to confirm the new LAN settings.
Enter SA to enable/disable web console and telnet access after the MP has been reset.

The LC Command Screen

LC commands:

   MP:CM> lc -ip 127.0.0.1 -host uninitialized -subnet 255.255.255.0 -gate 127.0.0.1 -web 2003
   New LAN Configuration (* modified value):
* IP Address	: 127.0.0.1
	* MP Host Name	: uninitialized
	* Subnet Mask	: 	255.255.255.0
	* Gateway Address	: 127.0.0.1
  Link State	: Auto Negotiate
	* Web Console Port Number	: 2023
	Confirm? (Y/ {N}) : y
	-> LAN configuration has been updated
	-> Reset the MP (XD command option ‘R’ ) for confirmation to take effect.
MP Host Name : uninitialized
	MP:CM> xd -reset

Management Processor Commands

Table 5-1 Management Processor Commands and Descriptions

Command	Description
BP	Reset BMC passwords
CA	Configure serial port parameters
CE	Log a repair in the history buffer
CL	Display console history
CG	Certificate generator
CM	Enter command mode
CO	Return to redirected console mode
CSP	Connect to another service processor
DATE	Display date
DC	Default configuration
DF	Display FRUID
DI	Disconnect remote or LAN console
FW	MP firmware upgrade
HE	Display help for menu or command
ID	System information
IT	Modify MP inactivity timers
LC	LAN configuration
LS	LAN status
MA	Return to MP Main Menu
MR	Modem reset
MS	Modem status
PC	Remote power control
PG	Configure paging
PR	Power restore policy configuration
PS	Power management module status
RB	Reset BMC through toggle GPIO pin
RS	Request BMC to reset system through RST signal
SA	Configure remote/modem-LAN telnet and web access options
SE	Activate a system session on locator remote port
SL	Show logs
SO	Security options and access control
SYSREV	Display all firmware revisions
SS	System status of processor modules
TC	Transfer of control-system reset through INIT signal
TE	Tell-send a message to other users
UC	User configuration
VFP	Virtual front panel
WHO	Display connected management processor users
X	Exit from MP Main Menu
XD	MP diagnostics and/or reset