NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide (G06.26+)

Introduction
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Installation Overview
The System Console
This subsection describes the system console, and introduces terms and concepts you
must understand to install it.
System Consoles
A system console is an HP-approved personal computer used to run maintenance and
diagnostic software for NonStop S-series servers. New system consoles are
preconfigured with the required HP and third-party software. When upgrading to the
latest RVU, software upgrades can be installed from the HP NonStop System Console
Installer CD.
System consoles communicate with NonStop S-series servers over a dedicated local
area network (LAN) or a nondedicated (public) LAN. For more information about LAN
connections, see The Dedicated LAN on page 6-2.
Using a system console, you can:
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Monitor operations on servers using the OSM or TSM package
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View manuals
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Run HP Tandem Advanced Command Language (TACL) sessions using
terminal-emulation software
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Install and manage system software using the Distributed Systems
Management/Software Configuration Manager (DSM/SCM)
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Make remote requests to and receive responses from a server using remote
operation software
The OSM Product
For the G06.22 RVU, the HP Open System Management (OSM) product replaces TSM
as the system management tool of choice for NonStop S-series systems. While TSM is
still supported, OSM offers a browser-based interface that improves scalability,
performance, and other limitations that exist in TSM. OSM is required for support of
new functionality released at the G06.22 RVU and beyond.
Topic Page
System Consoles
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The OSM Product 1-45
Primary and Backup System Consoles 1-47
Primary and Backup System Consoles 1-47
Modems 1-48
Preloaded Hardware and Software 1-49
Software Connections 1-53