Management Processor Command Interface

Reset BMC Passwords

BP: Reset BMC Passwords

This command resets BMC passwords (both USER and ADMIN passwords).

Configure Serial Port Parameters

CA: Configure local and remote serial port parameters

Set up the local serial port parameters as follows:

	IMPORTANT: Do not mix HP and vt100 terminal types at the same time.

Set up the remote serial port parameters as follows:

The MP mirrors the system console to the MP local, remote/modem, and LAN ports. One console output stream is reflected to all of the connected console users. If several different terminal types are used simultaneously by the users, some users may see strange results.

Certificate Generate

CG: Generate RSA key pair or Self Signed Certificate

This command generates a new RSA key pair and self signed certificate.

Console Log

CL: Console Log—view the history of the Console output

This command displays up to 60 Kilobytes of logged console data (about 60 pages of display in text mode) sent from the system to the Console path.

Command Mode

CM: Command Mode—enter command mode

This command switches the console terminal from the MP Main Menu to mirrored command interface mode.

Console

CO: COnsole—enter console mode

This command switches the console terminal from the MP Main Menu to mirrored/redirected console mode. All mirrored data is displayed. Type CTRL-B to return to the MP command interface.

For VT100 and HPTERM, verify that the MP setting in the CA command is correct and all mirrored consoles are of the same terminal type for proper operation.

Connect to Service Processor

CSP: Connect to remote management processor over the LAN

This command allows the local or remote port user to connect over the MP LAN to another MP on the network. The user that launches the command is given a private connection to the other MP over the LAN. To return to the original MP, type “CTRL-]” to disconnect the CSP session.

Date

DATE: Displays the current date, as generated in the MP real-time clock.

Default Configuration

DC: Default Configuration—reset all MP parameters to the default configuration

This command sets all MP parameters back to their default values. To restore specific configurations to their defaults use the following commands:

There are three ways to reset passwords in the MP:

Notice that all user information (logins, passwords, etc.) is erased in methods 2 and 3, and default MP users are enabled.

Display FRUID

DF: Display FRUID information

This command displays FRUID information from the BMC for FRU devices. Information provided includes serial number, part number, model designation, name and version number, and manufacturer.

Disconnect Remote or LAN Console

DI: DIsconnect remote/modem or LAN/WEB console

This command disconnects the remote/modem or LAN/WEB users from MP. It does not disable the ports. To disable the ports, see the SA command for remote/modem and LAN/WEB access. The TE and WHO commands are useful to identify the connected users before running this command.

MP Firmware Update

FW: Activates MP firmware upgrade mode

This command is available from either the LAN or local serial port. This command activates firmware upgrade mode, which loads new firmware through the MP LAN by FTP (which must be operational). An MP Reset is generated after the upgrade is complete.

Help

HE: Display help for menu or command

This command displays the MP hardware and firmware version identity, and the date and time of firmware generation. If executed from the MP Main Menu, general information about the MP and those commands displayed in the MP Main Menu will be displayed. If executed in command mode, displays a list of command interface commands available to the user. Displays detailed help information in response to a topic or command at the help prompt.

Display System ID

ID: Display/modify system information

This command allows the user to display and modify the following:

Inactivity Timeout

IT: Inactivity Timeout settings

The session inactivity timeout is up to 1,440 minutes - default is 60 minutes. This timeout prevents sessions to the system from being inadvertently left open. A session can be started by the SE command. An open session can prevent users from logging onto the MP through a port and can also prevent system applications from initiating an outbound connection.

MP command inactivity timeout is up to 30 minutes - default is 3 minutes. This timeout prevents a user from inadvertently keeping the MP locked in a command preventing other users from executing a command. An open session can prevent users from logging onto MP through a port and can also prevent system applications from initiating an outbound connection.

Flow control timeout is 0 to 60 minutes. If set to 0, no timeout is applied. This timeout prevents mirrored flow control from blocking other ports when inactive.

Configure LAN Console

LC: LAN configuration (IP address, etc.)

This command displays and allows modification of the LAN configuration. Configurable parameters include:

The MP Host Name set in this command is displayed at the MP command interface prompt. Typically the DNS name for the LAN IP is entered.

This field can be programmed to any useful name or phrase. For clarity, it is useful to enter MP-on-SYSTEM as the MP Host name, so both names show up in the prompt (limit 19 characters, no spaces allowed.) The web access port number is also set by this command.

LAN Status

LS: LAN Status

This command displays all parameters and the current status of the MP LAN connections. The LAN parameters are not modified by the execution of this command.

Return to Main Menu

CTRL-B: Return to MP Main Menu

This command makes the MP return to the non-mirrored MP Main Menu.

Modem Reset

MR: Modem Reset

This command makes the MP send an AT Z command to the modem, which resets it. Any modem connections are lost. The initialization results can be viewed via the MS command.

Modem Status

MS: Modem Status—Display modem status

The MS command displays the state of the modem lines connected to the remote/modem serial port. The display can be updated by pressing enter. The current state of the status signals DCD, CTS, DSR, RI and the last state of the control signals DTR, RTS set by the firmware are displayed.

Power Control

PC: Power Control—turn system power on and off

The PC command provides the following options for remote control of system power:

Configure Paging

PG: Paging parameter setup—configures pagersThis command allows the user to configure the pagers and set triggering events.A string description of the triggering event will be sent with the page.

Power Status

PS: Power status—display the status of the power management module

This command displays on the console the status of the power management module.

Reset BMC

RB: Reset BMC

This command resets the BMC by toggling a GPIO pin.

Reset System

RS: Reset system through RST signal

	IMPORTANT: Under normal operation, shut down the OS before issuing this command.

This command causes the system (except the MP) to be reset through the RST signal.

Execution of this command irrecoverably halts all system processing and I/O activity and restarts the computer system. The effect of this command is very similar to cycling the system power. The OS is not notified, no dump is taken on the way down, etc.

Set Access

SA: Set access options—configures access for LAN and remote/modem ports

This command will disconnect modem, LAN, and web users if access is disabled.

Create Local Session

SE: Log into the system on local or remote port

Only valid from the local or remote/modem port, SE allows the user to leave the MP Command Interface and enter a system session. Other mirrored MP users are placed in console mode. The session user returns to the mirrored MP session on exit.The MP regularly checks the activity of the session, closes the connection with the system, and, if the timeout period has elapsed, returns the port to mirroring. The timeout period is set with the IT command. On HP-UX, the SE command works on the local and remote ports.In HP-UX, use the System Administration Manager (SAM) to add modem device files for the session UARTS. The modem type, CCITT or Bell must agree with the remote port settings for the remote session port and always be Bell mode for the local session port.

If the system and the MP Command Interface local or remote ports have been configured with different port speeds, the baud rate changes to the rate specified by the OS for the duration of the session.

Display Logs

SL: Display contents of the system status logs

This command displays the contents of the event logs that have been stored in non-volatile memory.

Reading the system event log turns off the attention LED. Accessing this log is the only way to turn off the attention LED when it is flashing and alerts have not been acknowledged at the alert display level.

Events are encoded data that provide system information to the user. Some well-known names for similar data would be Chassis Codes or Post Codes. Events are produced by intelligent hardware modules, the O/S, and system firmware. Use VFP to view the live events. Use SL to view the event log.

Navigate within the logs as follows:

Table 4-4 “Alert Levels” defines alert (or severity) levels.

Security Options

SO: Configure security options and access control (users, passwords, etc.)

This command modifies the security parameters of the MP, which include: login timeouts, and allowed password faults.

Firmware Revision Status

SYSREV: Displays the revision status of firmware in the system processors

This command displays the revision status of firmware in the system processors.

System Status

SS: Displays the status of the system processors

The SS command displays the status of the system processors and which processor is the monarch.

Transfer Of Control

TC: System reset through INIT or TOC (Transfer of Control) signal

Under normal operation, shut down the OS before issuing this command.

This command causes the system to be reset through the INIT (or TOC) signal. Execution of this command irrecoverably halts all system processing and I/O activity and restarts the computer system. It is different from the RS command in that the processors are signaled to dump state on the way down.

Tell

TE: TEll—sends a message to other terminals

Up to 80 characters can be typed in. The message is broadcast to the other mirrored clients. Users in a session or CSP are not shown the message.

User Configuration

UC: User Configuration—controls user access

This command allows an Administrator to add, modify, re-enable, or delete user logins. The Administrator can also enable or disable security warnings and change passwords.

Virtual Front Panel

VFP: Display Virtual Front Panel

When invoked, this command simulates the display panel on the front of the server. It gives real time feedback on the results of system events and user actions.

VPF works by decoding system events. It provides live display of major states of the system, the latest system activity, and the state of front panel LEDs.

VFP shows forward progress during boot. by indicating how many events have been received since the boot started and whether there have been any errors (events with alert level 3 or greater) since the last boot.

Each user viewing VFP is in private mode—they enter and leave without affecting other users.

SEE ALSO: LOC, SL (Locator LED, Show logs)

Who

WHO: Displays a list of MP connected users

This command displays the login name and operating mode (Main Menu, command, etc.) of the connected console client users and the port on which they are connected. For the LAN and WEB console clients the remote IP address is also displayed.

Exit from MP

X: Exit from MP command interface and disconnect from the system

This command disconnects the executing user from the system. This command is available from the local port.

Diagnostics

XD: Diagnostics and/or Reset of MP

This command allows the user to perform some simple checks to confirm the MP's health and its connectivity status. The following tests are available:

Also, the MP can be reset from this command. A MP reset can be safely performed without affecting the operation of the server.

Management Processor Help System

The MP has a robust help system. To invoke MP HELP, enter he after the MP> prompt. The following is displayed:

HE==== MP Help: Main Menu ============================================(Administrator)===
 
Hardware Revision a1 Firmware Revision E.02.20 May 30 2003,15:18:47
 
                       MP Help System
 
    Use Ctrl-B to exit MP command interface and return to the main MP menu:
 
    Enter a command at the help prompt:
 
           OVerview  : Launch the help overview
 
           LIst      : Show the list of MP commands
 
           <COMMAND> : Enter the command name for help on individual command
 
           TOPics    : Show all MP Help topics and commands
 
           HElp      : Display this screen
 
           Q         : Quit help
====
 
MP : HE>