Rmc Overview - Compaq AlphaServer DS20E Reference Manual

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RMC Overview

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The remote console manager (RMC) monitors and controls the system
remotely. The control logic resides on the system board. The RMC is a
separate console from the SRM console. The SRM firmware resides on the
system board. The RMC firmware resides on the server feature module and
can only be accessed through COM1. The RMC is run from a serial console
terminal or terminal emulator. A command interface lets you reset, halt, and
power the system on or off, regardless of the state of the operating system or
hardware. You can also use RMC to monitor system power and temperature.
You can invoke the RMC either remotely or through the local serial console
terminal. Once in RMC command mode, you can enter commands to control
and monitor the system. Only one RMC session can be active at a time.
To connect to the RMC remotely, you dial in through a modem, enter a
password, and then type an escape sequence that invokes RMC
command mode. You must set up the modem before you can dial in
remotely.
To connect to the RMC locally, the console terminal has to be connected
to COM1 and then you type the escape sequence at the SRM console
prompt on the local serial console terminal to enter RMC mode.
CAUTION: Do not issue RMC commands until the system has powered up. If
you enter certain RMC commands during power-up or reset, the system may
hang. In that case you would have to disconnect the power cord at the power
outlet. You can, however, use the RMC halt command during power-up to force
a halt assertion.
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Writer: Robert Young Project: AlphaServer DS20E System Comments: