Server Requirements; Serial Connection; Lan Connection; Bios Setup - HP Carrier-grade cc2300 User Manual

HP Direct Platform Control Console

Server Requirements

The DPC console connects to servers with server management capabilities. Any operating
system can be running on the server. If DPC connects to the server using a serial (modem
or direct) connection, use the server's Emergency Management Port (EMP). If DPC
connects to the server over the LAN, use the LAN1 port. Configure the connections using
these utilities, depending on the connection type:
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BIOS Setup for a serial connection that allows BIOS redirection
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System Setup Utility (SSU) for a serial or LAN connection

Serial Connection

If the server connection is by external modem or null-modem RS-232 serial cable, the
server COM2 port must be used. If the connection is by modem, the server must use a
Hayes-compatible modem listed on the NT Hardware Compatibility list provided by
Microsoft.

LAN Connection

Use the SSU Platform Event Manager (PEM) to configure LAN access to "Always
Available." For security you can also configure a LAN password in the same dialog.
Refer to the Intel Server Control Installation Guide for the HP cc2300 & cc3300 Carrier
Grade Servers manual for detailed information on how to configure the serial and LAN
connections.

BIOS Setup

Use BIOS setup for communication redirection options. Enter BIOS setup by pressing the
F2 key when the server is booting.

Console Redirection Submenu

The Console Redirection submenu of the BIOS System Management menu sets serial
communication redirection options. Set them as follows:
Com Port Address: Select COM2 2F8 IRQ3. This is the COM2 port that the Emergency
Management Port (EMP) must use.
Baud Rate: Select 19.2K.
Flow Control: Select CTS/RTS + CD.

SSU Setup

SSU setup configures all EMP settings for serial connections and all BMC (baseboard
management controller) LAN settings for LAN connections. For security reasons, when
setting up LAN access, configure a password with SSU, because the DPC user interface
will not allow you to access the password.
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