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

System Conﬁguration

Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

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4. Access the BMC CLI in you terminal emulation program, type:

Esc (

That is, press Esc, then Shift-9 (on a Qwerty keyboard). This will activate the BMC

CLI, even if the system’s DC power is off because the AC power is still available.

5. Press Enter and BMC will respond with the CLI prompt:

cli>

To return to the system console, press Esc then Shift-Q.

When you enter a command, you can use the Backspace key to correct mistakes and

press Enter to execute commands.

Executing BMC Commands

BMC commands are typed at the CLI command prompt, in a manner similar to HP-UX

and Linux® commands.

• Type the command and any required parameters after the cli> prompt.

• Use the Backspace key to correct mistakes.

• Press Enter to execute the command.

The subsequent section “BMC Commands” explains a few of the commands that are

available for use.

Logging Out of the BMC CLI

When you are ﬁnished using the BMC CLI:

• Log out by executing Q[uit] (that is, type Q, then press Enter).

• Return to the system console by pressing Esc Q (that is, press Esc, then Shift-Q).

BMC Commands

The BMC commands allow you to conﬁgure your system from a local console.

There are two categories of BMC commands:

• Standard commands

• Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) commands

This section provides a brief overview of the available commands. For detailed

information on all of the BMC commands, see the Intel® web site:

www.intel.com/design/servers/ipmi

Standard Commands

Standard BMC commands allow you to control the BMC interface, view logs, get help

and change your password.

To execute standard BMC commands: