Os Console Operations; Restriction For Using Os Console - Hitachi COMPUTE BLADE 500 SERIES Management Module Setup Manual

• When installing by "Graphic mode", you must change to "Text mode". For
the change procedure, see the attached document of your OS.

OS console operations

The OS console can be started through the CLI console. The following table
describes the OS console operations.
Note: In SMP configuration, select the primary server blade when starting
the OS console.
Starting OS console
Tip:
• When OS console is used on another terminal, you cannot start the OS
console on CB 520H A1/B1/B2, CB 520A A1, or CB 540A A1/B1.
• If network is disconnected while you use the OS console, the session may
remain for a while. If so, performing "Disconnecting the session of remote
console" cancels it. See
• When starting OS console on CB 520X B1/B2, which is being operated by
another terminal, you can use the OS console on the terminal connected
later. The other terminal connected earlier will not work and be
disconnected from the OS console by entering any key.

Restriction for using OS console

Make sure to note the following restrictions when using the OS console.
OS console operation
• Input operation
Keyboard input is suitable for the OS console. Faster data input, such as
file transfer, is not supported. Input by the keyboard.
• Recovery procedure while disconnecting the session
Depending on your environments, window may be displayed slowly, or
the terminal software session may be disconnected. If window may be
displayed slowly, or the terminal software session may be disconnected,
reconnect the OS console. The software that output a lot of characters
may be degraded the performance. Confirm the performance before using
this software. Decrease output characters as necessary.
• No transfer of part of characters
When you cut and paste characters in the OS console, a part of
characters may not be transferred.
Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series Management Module Setup Guide
Table 2-57 CLI console operation
Item
Remote control for server blade on page
Functional detail
Operation
change console –b
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