NonStop NS1000 Planning Guide (H06.08+)

System Console Configurations
Several system console configurations are possible:
• “One System Console Managing One System (Setup Configuration)” (page 110)
• “Primary and Backup System Consoles Managing One System ” (page 111)
• “Multiple System Consoles Managing One System” (page 112)
• “Cascading Ethernet Switch or Hub Configuration” (page 112)
NOTE: The illustrations in this section are examples and are not intended for use in system
installation. For connections, refer to the NonStop NS1000 Hardware Installation Manual.
One System Console Managing One System (Setup Configuration)
The one system console on the LAN must be configured as the primary system console. This
configuration can be called the setup configuration and is used during initial setup and installation
of the system console and the server. When you use this configuration, you do not need to change
the preconfigured IP addresses.
The setup configuration is an example of a secure, stand-alone network. A LAN cable connects
the primary system console to the maintenance switch, and additional LAN cables connect the
VIO enclosures. The maintenance switch or an optional second maintenance switch allows you
to later add a backup system console and additional system consoles.
110 Control, Configuration, and Maintenance Tools