User Service Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity BL60p Server Blade

Appendix C

Utilities

Management Processor Command Interface

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Virtual Front Panel

VFP: Display Virtual Front Panel

The VFP command presents a summary of the system by using direct console addressing. If the terminal is

not recognized by the MP, VFP mode will be rejected. Each individual user will get this summary in order to

avoid issues related to terminal type and screen display mode.

Who

WHO: Displays a list of MP connected users

This command displays the login name and operating mode (Main Menu, command, and so on) of the

connected console client users, and the port on which they are connected. For the LAN and WEB console

clients the remote IP address is also displayed.

If the local console client user did not originate the MP command interface session, there is always one

default user listed for the local serial port: local user i. If the local console operator types

CTRL+B, then the

Exit from MP

X: Exit from MP command interface and disconnect from the system

This command disconnects the executing user from the system. This command is available from the local

port.

Diagnostics

XD: Diagnostics and/or Reset of MP

This command allows the user to perform some simple checks to confirm the MP's health and its connectivity

status. The following tests are available:

• MP Parameter Checksum

• Verify I2C connection (get BMC Device ID)

• LAN connectivity test using ping

Also, you can reset the MP with this command. You can safely reset the MP without affecting the operation of

the server.