Hmc And Se Key Capabilities - IBM z13s Technical Manual

existing customer-installed firewalls between the remote HMC and its managed objects
must permit communications between the HMC and the SE. For service and support, the
remote HMC also requires connectivity to IBM, or to another HMC with connectivity to IBM
through RSF. For more information, see 11.4, "Remote Support Facility" on page 403.
Using a web browser to connect to an HMC
The z13s HMC application simultaneously supports one local user and any number of
remote users. The user interface in the web browser is the same as the local HMC and
has the same functions. Some functions are not available. Access by the UFD requires
physical access to the HMC. Logon security for a web browser is provided by the local
HMC user logon procedures. Certificates for secure communications are provided, and
can be changed by the user. A remote browser session to the primary HMC that is
managing an ensemble allows a user to perform ensemble-related actions.
Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Goggle Chrome were tested as remote
browsers. For detailed web browser requirements, see the HMC and SE (Version 2.13.1)
console help system or go to the IBM Knowledge Center at the following link:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter
After you get to the IBM Knowledge Center, click z Systems, and then click z13s.
Single object operating
It is not necessary to be physically close to a SE to use it. The HMC can be used to access
the SE remotely by using the SOO task. The interface that is displayed is the same as the one
on the SE. For more information, see the HMC and SE (Version 2.13.1) console help system
or go to the IBM Knowledge Center at the following link:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter
After you get to the IBM Knowledge Center, click z Systems, and then click z13s.

11.5 HMC and SE key capabilities

The HMC and SE have many capabilities. This section covers the key areas. For a complete
list of capabilities, see the HMC and SE (Version 2.13.1) console help system or go to the IBM
Knowledge Center at the following link:
http://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter
After you get to the IBM Knowledge Center, click z Systems, and then click z13s.
11.5.1 Central processor complex management
The HMC is the primary place for CPC control. For example, the input/output configuration
data set (IOCDS) contains definitions of LPARs, channel subsystems, control units, and
devices, and their accessibility from LPARs. IOCDS can be created and put into production
from the HMC.
The HMC is used to start the power-on reset (POR) of the server. During the POR, processor
units (PUs) are characterized and placed into their respective pools, memory is put into a
single storage pool, and the IOCDS is loaded and initialized into the hardware system area
(HSA).
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