NonStop S-Series Operations Guide (G06.24+)

Introduction to NonStop S-Series Operations

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Logging On to a NonStop S-Series Server

Many operations and troubleshooting tasks are performed using the TACL command

interpreter or one of the OSM or TSM applications. For example, the TACL command

interpreter allows you to access SCF, which you use to configure, control, and collect

information about objects within subsystems.

You use the OSM or TSM applications to perform such functions as starting the

NonStop S-series server, identifying system components, and monitoring the status of

system components and resources.

For more details on the functions of the TACL command interpreter and the OSM and

TSM applications, see Appendix B, Tools and Utilities for Operations.

This subsection provides basic information about accessing the TACL command

interpreter and the OSM and TSM applications.

System Consoles

A system console is a personal computer approved by HP 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. System consoles configured as

the primary and backup dial-out points are referred to as the primary and backup

system consoles, respectively.

When used with the TSM application, system consoles provide certain functionality

using the keyboard’s function keys. The OSM Service Connection does not use the

function keys but provides equivalent functionality through an Internet Explorer browser

window.

Opening a TACL Window

On a system console, you must open a TACL window before you can log on to the

TACL command interpreter. For information about logging on to a TACL command

interpreter, see the Guardian User’s Guide.

You can use any of the following three methods to open a TACL window.

Opening a TACL Window Using the TSM Service Application

1. Log on to the TSM Service Application. The Management window appears.

2. From the File menu, select Start Terminal Emulator>For TACL. A TACL window

appears.

3. Log on to the TACL prompt.