HP Modular Cooling System manual Logging in through the terminal emulation program

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Item

Reference

Description

 

 

 

2

Power/alarm LED

Used to indicate the internal status of the management

 

 

module, and to signal warnings and critical alarms.

 

 

If the LED is green, there is power to the

 

 

management module and conditions are normal

 

 

If the LED is green and blinking, communication is

 

 

taking place

 

 

If the LED is yellow, a warning has been issued

 

 

If the LED is red, a critical alarm has been issued

 

 

If the LED is blinking green, yellow and red, a

 

 

configuration setting change has been made. Press

 

 

and hold the C key for five seconds to save the new

 

 

configuration settings to the internal memory of the

 

 

management module.

 

 

If the LED is off, there is no power to the

 

 

management module

 

 

 

3

Traffic/link LED

Used to display the network connection.

 

 

If the LED is green, there is a 10-MB connection.

 

 

If the LED is yellow, there is a 100-MB connection.

 

 

If the LED is green or yellow and blinking, data is

 

 

being transferred.

 

 

If the LED is off, there is no connection.

 

 

 

4

Serial

Used to establish a serial connection (cable comes

 

communication

attached).

 

port

For more information, refer to "Serial interface (on page

 

 

 

 

37)."

 

 

 

Accessing the management module through a terminal emulation program

1.Verify that a serial cable is connected between the management module and a host computer.

2.Launch a terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal ("Configuring HyperTerminal" on page 43) or Minicom.

For information about configuring the management module, see the HP Modular Cooling System Web Interface User Guide.

3.Log in through the terminal emulation program ("Logging in through the terminal emulation program" on page 32).

Logging in through the terminal emulation program

1.Enter the user name in the login field. The default user name is Admin.

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Contents HP Modular Cooling System User Guide Part Number February 2007 Second EditionAudience assumptions Contents Replaceable parts and maintenance and service information Overview IntroductionReference Site preparation Configuration factorsOptimum environment and site requirements Installation MCS kit contentsRack hardware kit contents Required toolsInstalling the MCS unit Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation Powering up and configuring the unit Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation Return to the Main Menu Network Configuration screen Enter 4 Activate Actual ValuesInstallation Installation Configuring the IP address through the web interface Installation Installation Installation Installation Management module Management module overviewManagement module components Logging in through the terminal emulation program Reference DescriptionAccessing the management module through the web interface Web interface requirementsLogging in through the web interface Software BrowserConnecting an external alarm relay To add an external alarm relayManagement module Serial interface HP Modular Cooling System Utility overviewMain menu Option number Submenu DescriptionMenu Network Configuration submenu IP Configuration submenu Change Passwords submenu Info Configuring HyperTerminal Factory Default submenuConfiguring Minicom Operator display components Operator displayOperator display overview Indicators Meaning Sensors Sensors Water group sensor Snmp notification Type of message Solution Solution Uneven heat load Indicators Meaning Page Indicators Meaning Has been exceeded or the water flow is less than 2 l/min Indicators Meaning Adjusting the operator display Operator display Automatic Door Release Kit Automatic Door Release Kit OverviewQuestion Answer Frequently asked questionsHP Modular Cooling System frequently asked questions Port x set out lf=strip Issue Resolution TroubleshootingHP Modular Cooling System troubleshooting Specification SpecificationsMCS specifications HP 10642 G2 Rack specifications Environmental specificationsFeatures Specifications Thermal and air flow performanceReplaceable parts and maintenance and service information Maintenance and serviceAir and water heat exchanger maintenance Replaceable partsAcceptable water quality range Water quality requirements and specificationsCooling water composition guidelines Hydrological data Acceptable range CSBMonitoring the quality of cooling solutions Adjust the MCS leveling feet so that the unit is levelLeveling requirements Frost damageCondensation management Technical support Before you contact HPHP contact information Customer Self RepairRéparation par le client CSR Riparazione da parte del cliente Reparaciones del propio cliente Reparo feito pelo cliente Technical support Technical support Technical support Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbersFederal Communications Commission notice ModificationsEuropean Union regulatory notice CablesCanadian notice Regulatory compliance notices Battery replacement notice Taiwan battery recycling noticePower cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations Power distribution unit Systems Insight ManagerSimple Mail Transfer Protocol Simple Network Management ProtocolIndex Index
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