System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90892)

Appendix H 237

Using the Guardian Service Processor (GSP)

H Using the Guardian Service Processor

(GSP)

This section describes the Guardian Service Processor (GSP) commands and functions.

The Guardian Service Processor is an independent support processor built into the N and

A class Core I/O card for the system console that provides some major system

manageability features

• Always-on capability: The GSP is alive if the power cord is plugged in.

• User/password access control: Supports operator and administrator users

• Multiple access methods to the GSP:

Local Port - use terminal or laptop computer for direct connect

Remote/modem Port - use dedicated modem RS-232 port and external modem

LAN - use telnet to access GSP LAN port from anywhere

• Mirrored console: the system console output stream is reﬂected to all of the connected

console users

• Display and/or logging of:

The system console, System event logs (chassis codes), Virtual Front Panel (VFP),

and system power and conﬁguration status

• On local and modem ports, an independent, non-mirrored session can be started, either

to connect to a GSP, or login to the OS (SE).

• The GSP provides power control, system reset, and Transfer Of Control (TOC)

capabilities.