HP Integrity rx1600 Operation and Maintenance Guide

Chapter 4

Installing and Configuring

Optional Management Processor Card (MP)

The management processor is an independent support system for the server. It provides a way for you to connect to a server

and perform administration or monitoring tasks for the server hardware.

The management processor controls power, reset, transfer of control (TOC) capabilities, provides console access, displays and

records system events, and can display detailed information about the various internal subsystems. The management processor

also provides a virtual front panel which can be used to monitor the front panel LEDs from a remote location.

The management processor is available whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the hp Integrity rx1600

Server main power switch is in the off position.

Access to the management processor can be restricted by user accounts. User accounts can be password protected and provide

a specific level of access to the server and management processor commands.

Multiple users can interact with the management processor. However, all output is mirrored. The management processor Main

Menu permits all users to interact and mirrors output to all users. The console permits one interactive user at a time and mirrors

output to all users accessing those features.

Step 1. Turn off the system, disconnect all power and external cables and remove the system cover(s).

Step 2. If you are installing a new card, remove the MP card blank.

Step 3. Unscrew the mounting screw for the MP card blank, located on the external connector side of the system chassis.

Step 4. Remove the blank retaining tab out of its socket on the system chassis and remove the blank from the system.

Figure 4-21Removing the MP Card Blank

Step 5. Remove the insulator between the battery and the battery socket on the management processor card.

Step 6. Align the MP card over the two mounting posts on the system board and align the three connectors of the MP card

with the cutouts on the rear panel.

Step 7. Carefully push the 10/100 Management LAN, 15-pin VGA and 25-pin serial connectors through their openings on

the rear panel.