Configuring Ac Line Status; Figure 5-12The Pwrgrd Command Screen - HP rp8400 Series Installation Manual

Installation guide, third edition - hp rp8400 server series

Hide thumbs Also See for rp8400 Series:

Table of Contents

System Installation

Configuring AC Line Status

Utilities is able to detect if power is applied to each of the AC input cords for the server. This is achieved by

sampling the status of the bulk power supplies. During installation, use the following procedure to check the

configuration for the AC line status and configure it to match the customer's environment.

Step 1. At the MP prompt, enter cm. This will display the command menu and allow for viewing and

configuring various utilities controlled by the MP.

Step 2. From the command prompt (MP:CM>), enter pwrgrd. The pwrgrd command displays the current

power configuration. This command can also be used to change the power grid configuration. A

screen similar to the following appears:

MP:CM> pwrgrd

The current power configuration is: Grids A & B

Power grid configuration preference.

1. Grid A only

2. Grid B only

3. Grids A & B

Select Option:

MP:CM>

Step 3. Verify that the power grid configuration is correct by examining the output from the pwrgrd

command. The power configuration shown above indicates that both grid A and grid B have been

configured.

Step 4. To change the configuration, select the proper response and enter the appropriate numeric value

when Select Option: appears on the screen. If no change is desired, enter q and press the Enter key.

Once the value has been entered, the MP will respond back and indicate that change has taken

effect.

Chapter 5

Table of Contents