NonStop S-Series Hardware Installation and FastPath Guide (G06.29+)

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
service local area network (LAN) or a secure operations LAN. For more information
about LAN connections, see The Dedicated Service 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
Topic Page
System Consoles
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The OSM Product 1-46
Primary and Backup System Consoles 1-47
Primary and Backup System Consoles 1-47
Modems 1-48
Preloaded and Supported Hardware and Software 1-49
Software Connections 1-54