Introduction | Compaq 281862-002 manual

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Compaq Integrated Remote Console (IRC) is an integrated hardware function that provides remote access and remote control to diagnose server failures interactively. IRC gives authorized users direct access to the managed server, independent of the operating system or other software, from locations a few feet away or from another continent.

Ability to control the server is not dependent upon any special software running on the server, nor is it restricted to when the managed server is in a particular state (like running BIOS). An administrator now has the ability to access the server, perform diagnostics, reset the system, watch the reset process remotely, and view Automatic Server Recovery sequences, regardless of whether the server operating system is online or offline.

IRC capability is built into your server. No add-on system management board is required.

Integrated Remote Console

Capabilities

The primary capabilities of IRC let you:

■Access the server via modem from a distant location

■Access the server via direct-line connection to a terminal or terminal server

■Remotely control the managed server with complete remote console access, regardless of the state of the server operating system

■Perform a controlled reset of the server, regardless of the state of the server operating system

■Cycle the power, unconditionally resetting all features and internal peripherals, followed by automatic reconnection to Integrated Remote Console

■View a complete boot sequence including all ROM POST messages and operating system load information following an Automatic Server Recovery event

Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide

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Compaq 281862-002 manual Introduction, Integrated Remote Console Capabilities

Contents

Integrated Remote Console Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Contents Establishing a Connection Using Attention Key Sequences Appendix B Text Conventions Vii Compaq Website Symbols in TextGetting Help Viii About This Guide Telephone Numbers Introduction Integrated Remote Console Capabilities Requirements Benefits of Using Integrated Remote Console2Introduction Installation Sequence Outline IRC Terminology Terminology4Introduction Accessing Integrated Remote Console Expected Audience Setup and Configuration Installing the Modem Configuring a non plug-n-play ISA Modem Configuring the Modem2Setup and Configuration Select View or Edit Details Configuring an external modem or direct connection 4Setup and Configuration Example Configuring an integrated serial port Integrated Remote Console Configuration Summary Configuring Integrated Remote Console6Setup and Configuration Integrated Remote Console Configuration Summary 8Setup and Configuration Internal Modem External Modem or Modem Strings 10Setup and Configuration Assigning Authorized Users User Configuration Example Selecting a user to modify 12Setup and Configuration Example Edit User screen 14Setup and Configuration Example Setting Security Access Establishing a Connection Using Compaq Insight Manager Establishing a Connection 2Establishing a Connection Device Setup window Establishing an Out-of-Band Remote Console Connection 4Establishing a Connection Invoke Integrated Remote Console Login Verifying Modem Settings 6Establishing a Connection COM port settings Establishing a Connection Using Windows HyperTerminal 8Establishing a Connection Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Setting up a Connection 10Establishing a Connection HyperTerminal is now ready to dial into the managed server 12Establishing a Connection Connection window Establish a connection using HyperTerminal Saving a Connection 14Establishing a Connection Display Settings Configuration GuidelinesTerminal settings Limitations Modem settings16Establishing a Connection Invoke IRC Login Establishing a Connection Login 18Establishing a Connection Remote Console Main Menu 10. Remote Console mode 20Establishing a Connection Using Integrated Remote Console 2Using Integrated Remote Console Remote Console mode Main Menu Options 4Using Integrated Remote Console Remote Console Menu Option Using Remote Console mode Beginning a Remote Console Session 6Using Integrated Remote Console Key Functions for Navigating the IRC Menu System Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide 8Using Integrated Remote Console Returning to the Main Menu Changing the Default Attention Key 10Using Integrated Remote Console Changing the Terminal Screen Size Return to Main Menu Reboot Server Menu Option 12Using Integrated Remote Console Server Reboot menu 14Using Integrated Remote Console Reboot Server warning 10. Power Cycle warning 16Using Integrated Remote Console 12. Power Cycle using Ansi terminal emulation emulation View Reboot Sequence 18Using Integrated Remote Console 13. Reboot Replay Sequence screen View Event Log 14. Event Log screen Change Password 20Using Integrated Remote Console Manage Login Information 16. Manage Login Information screen 22Using Integrated Remote Console Modify User Information Manage Configuration 18. Manage Configuration screen Communications Setup 24Using Integrated Remote Console Modem Strings 20. Edit Modem Strings screen Disconnecting 26Using Integrated Remote Console Using Attention Key Sequences 2Using Attention Key Sequences Example Returning to IRC Main Menu Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide 4Using Attention Key Sequences Example Pressing F10 Key Key Function Atn a 6Using Attention Key Sequences Example Entering Alt + P Example Entering Ctrl + Alt + Del 8Using Attention Key Sequences More Attention Key Examples Changing the Attention Key Example United States Keyboard with Attention Keys indicated Modem Types Additional Modem InformationModem Requirements Important Tip External Serial Modems2Additional Modem Information Internal ISA Plug-n-Play Modems Windows Modems PCI-based Modems 4Additional Modem Information Modem Configuration Strings Modem Configuration Setting Summary Data Carrier Detect DCD Operation Computer to Modem Serial Port Speed6Additional Modem Information Data Terminal Ready DTR Interpretation Error CorrectionFlow Control Response Codes Data Compression8Additional Modem Information Connecting Using a Terminal or Terminal Emulator Direct Connections Communication Requirements Cable Requirement2Direct Connections Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Connecting Using a Terminal Server or Concentrator 4Direct Connections Obtaining the Appropriate Cable 6Direct Connections Connector Example Example Cisco 2509/2511 RJ-45 Connector Pinout Example Cisco 2509/2511 RJ-45 to DB-9F Adapter Configuring Integrated Remote Console8Direct Connections Configuring the Terminal Server 10Direct Connections Modem Sharing Asynchronous Management 2Modem Sharing Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Graphical Remote Control 4Modem Sharing Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Additional Information 6Modem Sharing Turn on Modem Log File Temporarily disable IRCView Modem Log File Locate the Modem Initialization Strings 8Modem Sharing Re-enable IRC with Proper Initialization Strings Suggested Modem Settings Modem Selected Baud Init String #1 Init String #2 2Suggested Modem Settings Dedicated or Shared in non-NT Environment Modem Settings Suggested Settings When Modem is Shared in Windows NT 4Suggested Modem Settings Shared in NT 4.0 Environment Modem Settings Null-Modem Cable Description Terminal or PC Modem Troubleshooting Table C-1 Error Table of Contents Post Errors 2Troubleshooting Connection Problems Connection problems using a modem in dedicated mode Cannot obtain a login prompt in dedicated mode 4Troubleshooting Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Connection problems using a modem in shared mode 6Troubleshooting Cannot obtain a login prompt in shared mode 8Troubleshooting Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Cannot obtain a login prompt using a direct-connection Connection problems using a direct- connection10Troubleshooting Problems while using IRC Terminal doesn’t scroll correctly in Remote Console Mode 12Troubleshooting View Reboot Sequence is grayed out Index Index-1 Index-2 DCD Index-3 Index-4 Index-5 Index-6 Index-7 Index-8 Index-9 Index-10 Index-11 Index-12