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1.4.5 USB diskette drive
In some situations, an external USB 1.44 MB diskette drive for OpenPower 710 servers
(FC 2591) is helpful. This lightweight USB V2 attached diskette drive takes its power
requirements from the USB port. A USB cable is provided. The drive can be attached to the
integrated USB ports, or to a USB adapter (FC 2738). A maximum of one USB diskette drive
is supported per controller. The same controller can share a USB mouse and keyboard.
1.4.6 Hardware Management Console models
The Hardware Management Console is a dedicated workstation that allows you to configure
and manage partitions. The hardware management application helps you configure and
partition the server through a graphical user interface (GUI).
Functions performed by the HMC includes:
Creating and maintaining a multiple-partition environment
Displaying a virtual operating system session terminal for each partition
Displaying a virtual operator panel of contents for each partition
Detecting, reporting, and storing changes in hardware conditions
Powering managed systems on and off
Acting as a service local point for service representatives to determine an appropriate
service strategy
See "Hardware Management Console" on page 33 for detailed information on the HMC.
Table 1-7 lists the HMC options for POWER5 processor-based systems available at the time
this paper was written.
Table 1-7 Supported HMC
Type-model
7310-C04
7310-CR3
1.5 Express Product Offerings
New specially priced Express Product Offerings are now available for the OpenPower 710
servers. These Express Product Offerings feature popular, easy-to-order preconfigured
servers with attractive financial incentives. Express Product Offerings are available only as an
initial order.
OpenPower Express servers are complemented by pre-tested solutions that provide
recommended system configurations with installation and sizing aids, for a range of business
requirements. Built on the solid base of OpenPower servers, the Linux operating system, and
popular application software packages, these offerings are designed to help smaller and
mid-sized companies solve a variety of business problems—application consolidation, e-mail
security, and infrastructure for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP).
Available solutions include:
IBM Eserver OpenPower Network E-Mail Security Express Solution
IBM Eserver OpenPower and IBM DB2® Universal Database for SAP Solution
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IBM eServer OpenPower 710 Technical Overview and Introduction
Description
IBM 7310 Model C04 Desktop Hardware Management Console
IBM 7310 Model CR3 Rack-Mount Hardware Management Console
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