NonStop NS-Series Planning Guide (H06.04+)

Control, Configuration, and Maintenance Tools
HP Integrity NonStop NS-Series Planning Guide—529567-005
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System Console Configurations
Some system console hardware, including the PC system unit, monitor, and keyboard,
can be mounted in the cabinet. Other PCs are installed outside the cabinet and require
separate provisions or furniture to hold the PC hardware.
System consoles communicate with Integrity NonStop NS-series servers over a
dedicated service local area network (LAN) or a secure operations LAN. A dedicated
service LAN is required for use of OSM Low-Level Link and Notification Director
functionality, which includes configuring primary and backup dial-out points (referred to
as the primary and backup system consoles, respectively). HP recommends that you
also configure the backup dedicated service LAN with a backup system console.
Your system console configuration can be any of:
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One system console managing one system (not recommended)
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One system console managing multiple systems (not recommended)
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Multiple system consoles managing one system
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Multiple system consoles managing multiple systems
System Console Configurations
Several system console configurations are possible:
For Information About ... Refer to ...
Planning for system consoles OSM Migration Guide
System consoles NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation Manual
NonStop System Console Installer Guide
RPC and SNMP protocols and functions
you can perform with them
OSM Migration Guide
Topic Page
One System Console Managing Multiple Systems
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Primary and Backup System Consoles Managing One System B-4
Multiple System Consoles Managing One System B-5
Cascading Ethernet Switch or Hub Configuration B-5
Multiple System Consoles Managing Multiple Systems B-5
Note. The illustrations in this section are examples and are not intended for use in system
installation. For connections, refer to the NonStop NS-Series Hardware Installation Manual.