Operations and Maintenance Guide, Second Edition - HP Integrity rx2600 Server and HP zx6000 Workstation

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System Configuration

Connections Commands

Connections commands provide a means for examining and making connections or changing

modes.

Baseboard Management Controller

This section explains the Base Management Controller (BMC) command-line interface.

Accessing the BMC

To log in to the BMC command line interface, use a serial connection and terminal emulation

software, and follow these steps:

NOTE: The default terminal emulation type is VT100+. Terminal emulation for the BMC cannot

be changed. The default baud rate is 9600. This setting can be changed from the EFI Boot

Options Maintenance Menu.

1. With the server powered off, connect a null-modem cable to the serial console port 1 on the

rear panel of the server, and to your remote device.

2. Configure the terminal emulation software with the following settings:

❏ Baud rate: 9600

❏ Bits: 8

❏ Parity: None

❏ Stop Bits: 1 (one)

❏ Flow Control: XON/XOFF

3. Using the terminal emulation, connect to the server with a direct connection.

4. Power on the server. The EFI menu displays in the terminal window.

5. To access the BMC command line interface, press:

Esc (

For example, on a U.S. QWERTY keyboard, press Esc, then press Shift and 9 at the same

time.

NOTE: If ac power is connected to the server, this command activates the BMC command line

interface even if the server power is off.

6. If prompted, enter the user or admin password at the login prompt:

(You are not prompted for a password if none has been defined.)

Command Description

DI Disconnect remote or LAN connection

TE Send message to other user

WHO Display a list of connected users43