Management Processor; Accessing The Management Processor - HP Integrity RX4640 Operation Manual

Management Processor

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 that can be used to monitor
system status and see the state of front panel LEDs. All MP functions are available via the LAN, local RS-232
and remote RS-232 ports.
The management processor is available whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the
server main power switch is in the off position.
Access to the management processor can be restricted by user accounts. User accounts are password
protected and provide a specific level of access to the server and management processor commands.
Multiple users can interact with the management processor. From the MP Main Menu users can select any of
the following options: 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 to the management processor using the following methods:
• The local RS-232C port using a local terminal
• The remote RS-232C port using external modem (dial-up) access, if remote modem access is configured
• The management processor LAN port using Web Console or telnet if login access through the
management processor LAN is enabled
Interacting with the Management Processor
To interact with the management processor, perform the following steps:
Step 1. Log in using your management processor user account name and password.
NOTE
Step 2. Use the management processor menus and commands as needed. A list of available commands can
be displayed by using the management processor help function (in the MP Main Menu, enter HE
followed by LI at the MP HELP: prompt). Log out using the X command (in the MP Main Menu,
enter X at the MP> prompt) when done.
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If the management processor is not displaying the MP Main Menu, use
access the MP Main Menu and the management processor (MP) prompt.
Utilities
Management Processor
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