hp workstations zx6000, hp server rx2600 - operation and maintenance guide

System Configuration
Management Processor (MP)
Chapter 3
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Management Processor (MP)
This section explains how the configure your system using the Management Processor.
The topics covered are:
• MP Overview
• Using MP
• MP Commands
• Management Card
This section assumes that you have the Management Card installed in your system. To
determine if the card is install, look at the back panel of you system and you will see a
25-pin Serial Port if the Management Card is installed.
MP Overview
The Management Processor (MP) is an independent support processor for the system
console. MP provides services that facilitate the management of the host system. Its
major features are:
Table 3-2 MP Features and their Descriptions
Feature Description
Always on capability The MP is alive as long as the power cord is
plugged in.
User/password access control The users supported are both operators and
administrator.
Multiple access methods Console Use terminal of laptop
computer for direct connect
Remote Port Use dedicated modem RS-232
port
UPS Use uninterruptible power
source
LAN Use telnet or web to access
MP LAN
VGA Use console display for
HP-UX
Mirrored console The system console output stream is reflected to
all of the connected console users. Any user can
provide input provided the right console is
selected and the serial console is deselected.
Display and/or logging of The system console, system event logs (chassis
codes), Virtual Front Panel (VFP) and system
power and configuration status provide
information for the user.
An independent, non-mirrored session This is available from console and remote ports
for MP connection (CSP), or OS login (SE).