Preface - Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMESTATION Series Manual

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Preface

The PRIMESTATION acts as a system console for one or more Fujitsu Siemens
Computers UNIX systems (RM or PRIMEPOWER systems). The server
systems are connected to the PRIMESTATION via V.24/Ethernet converter
located close to the system (max. 15m away) or in the system cabinets.
The PRIMESTATION is based on a high-performance SPARC processor in a
desktop model, which can also be installed and operated in a 19-inch rack using
a rack mounting kit. It is released for the following products:
– RM300/400/600 with Reliant UNIX
– PRIMEPOWER 100N/200/400/600/650/850 (Midrange Server, MR) with
Solaris
– PRIMEPOWER 800/1000/2000 (Enterprise Server, EP) with Solaris
This PRIMESTATION can be used both as a LAN Console for midrange servers
and as a System Management Console (SMC) for enterprise servers.
The Teleservice port for all networked RM or PRIMEPOWER servers is
managed from the PRIMESTATION (teleservice gateway), which means that
only one line to the Service organization is required for all networked
RM/PRIMEPOWER servers.
Use as a LAN Console for midrange servers
This includes the RM models (300/400/600, ServerNode) and the
PRIMEPOWER midrange server models 100N/200/400/600/650/850. Genuine
LAN Console software is used on the PRIMESTATION for managing the server
systems. The Remote Communication Adapter (RCA) can be used as a
V.24/Ethernet converter. Up to 8 or 16 UNIX servers of Fujitsu Siemens
Computers - dependent on the RCA model - can be connected to this RCA.
Multiple RCAs can be installed. Up to 256 Fujitsu Siemens Computers UNIX
servers (MR) can be managed from the PRIMESTATION.
Use as a system management console (SMC) for enterprise servers
This includes the PRIMEPOWER server models 800/1000/2000. The
PRIMESTATION is used as a system management console (SMC) for these
PRIMEPOWER systems. The SPARC-based PRIMESTATION is a cost-
effective alternative to an SMC on the basis of a PRIMEPOWER 200 system
console. The PRIMESTATION is equipped with additional hardware for use as
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