Managing Superdome Complexes: A Guide for HP-UX System Administrators

Overview of the Superdome System Environment
HP Superdome Console and Service Interfaces
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HP Superdome Console
and Service Interfaces
This section presents a brief overview of Superdome console and service
features.
Two methods of HP Superdome service and console use are:
• The Service Management Station (SMS)—An external A-Class
workstation connected to an HP Superdome complex.
The SMS provides methods for performing scan tests of Superdome
server hardware, upgrading system firmware components, and other
service tasks.
• The Guardian Service Processor (GSP)—The GSP utility boards
residing in the rear of an HP Superdome cabinet.
The GSP provides partition consoles, service and management
commands, access to various logs, and partition “Virtual Front Panel”
access.
Logging in to the Guardian Service Processor (GSP) for a system is the
primary method for accessing HP Superdome service commands, logs,
and consoles.
See Chapter 2, “Superdome Console and Service Interface,” on page 33
for details on service and console features, accounts, and restrictions.
The Service Management Station is provided primarily for HP-certified
service and support personnel. For this reason, it is not discussed in
detail in this book.