topic Re: Management Module Configuration in BladeSystem - General

Management Module Configuration

KDoran — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 14:58:07 GMT

Hey everyone,

I'm looking for some documentation regarding configuring the P-Class Management Module. I've searched all of HPs site with no luck.

Does anyone have any secret links that I can't find?

Thanks,
Kevin

Re: Management Module Configuration

David Claypool — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:37:43 GMT

What kind of configuration are you trying to do? It doesn't have a NIC, so no network connectivity or user configuration. Any configuration necessary is typically accomplished using the p-Class tab from any iLO in the enclosure.

Re: Management Module Configuration

KDoran — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:48:00 GMT

Configuration via the Service Port (serial). I know you can terminal in and do some configs, I just need the documentation for the settings, etc.

Re: Management Module Configuration

Raghuarch — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:00:05 GMT

Hi Kevin,

I hope this helps:
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00212796/c00212796.pdf
http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00065042/c00065042.pdf

Regards,
Raghuarch

Re: Management Module Configuration

Raghuarch — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:25:07 GMT

Check This out it has links to many P-Class Management Module docs.
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?contentType=SupportManual〈=en&cc=us&docIndexId=64179&taskId=101&prodTypeId=329290&prodSeriesId=445100#3

Re: Management Module Configuration

KDoran — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:45:23 GMT

The first link is kind of helpful. But it still doesn't have anything about connecting to the physical service port.

Re: Management Module Configuration

Raghuarch — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:45:15 GMT

When you do a serial you will get CLI prompt.
Use the below doc to perform the required operations.
http://bizsupport.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c00291273/c00291273.pdf

Re: Management Module Configuration

Jeff Allen_5 — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:12:19 GMT

Everything in the service port is read-only. So, there is not a document telling you how to "configure" anything - except for the serial number field which does allow input to a new serial number.

Re: Management Module Configuration

KDoran — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:16:00 GMT

That's exactly what I need to do is change the serial. Can you give me some basic steps in connecting through the port? Is it just simply plugging in a console cable and connecting with a program like PuTTY?

Re: Management Module Configuration

KDoran — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:45:49 GMT

Found it:

Connecting to the Service Port
A connection to the service port requires a client PC with the minimum components:

â ¢ Serial connector
â ¢ Terminal software

Also, locate the null-modem cable that ships with the bus bars or power bus boxes.

To connect to the service port:

1. Connect the null-modem cable to the service port. Refer to Chapter 4, â Connectors, LEDs, and Switches,â for
service port locations.

2. Connect the other end of the null-modem cable to the client PC.

3. Power on the client PC.

4. Run the terminal software.

Configuring Terminal Settings
To complete the connection to the service, use terminal software, such as MicrosoftÂ® WindowsÂ® HyperTerminal or
Minicom for Linux. Be sure to configure the following settings:

â ¢ 9600 bps
â ¢ No parity
â ¢ 8 data bits
â ¢ 1 stop bit
â ¢ Software flow control, may also be called XON/XOFF

IMPORTANT: The service port does not support hardware flow control settings.

â ¢ VT100 terminal emulation

Re: Management Module Configuration

KDoran — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:47:10 GMT

in the above comment.