Using A Serial Console; Using A Vga Console - HP Rx2620-2 - Integrity - 0 MB RAM User Manual

Using a Serial Console

A serial console is a PC running terminal emulation software, such as a Secure SHell (SSH) client
like PuTTY (available from the web or on your Linux system). Using the minicom or cu command,
connect to the server through the Management Processor (MP) serial port or LAN port.
Figure 1-1 shows serial consoles connected to an HP Integrity rx4640 server.
Figure 1-1 Serial Console Configuration
When using a headless console to install Linux, you can view detailed installation information
for each file by monitoring the setup log channels.

Using a VGA Console

A VGA console is a VGA monitor, a USB HP keyboard, and a USB mouse connected to the
server. (You can use a USB-to-PS2 converter to connect to a console switch.)
Figure 1-2 shows a VGA console connected to an HP Integrity rx4640 server.
Figure 1-2 VGA Console Configuration
A VGA console provides complete access to all the installation and administration tasks that can
be performed on the server. You can use the VGA console to prepare the server for installation,
install the OS, and check server status after installation.
14 Planning the Installation