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A general outline of the configuration process is shown below.

1.Disable IRC — It is highly recommended that IRC be disabled before the operating system based utilities are installed. This step is not required, but can eliminate communication problems introduced by an incorrectly configured IRC.

2.Install and Configure Dial-up Networking — Install PPP communication software on the managed server. See the Compaq Insight Manager User’s guide for detailed information on how to configure dial-up networking to accommodate asynchronous management.

3.Install and Configure Asynchronous Management — Install asynchronous management using the SmartStart Management CD supplied with your server. See the Compaq Insight Manager User’s Guide for detailed information on configuring asynchronous management.

4.Test Dial-up Networking and Asynchronous Management — Once configured, test the configuration by dialing into the managed server. If dial-up networking is installed correctly, you should be able to establish a PPP connection with the server. Once connected, you should be able to browse management data if asynchronous management is configured correctly. Test dial-out asynchronous traps using the test facility provided by the asynchronous management software.

5.Configure and Enable IRC — Once proper operation with the

operating system has been verified, enable IRC paying close attention to the communication port and modem initialization settings.

6.Test OS Dial-in Capability — Once enabled, you should be able to access either IRC or operating system-based management. Test the configuration by attempting to establish a dial-up networking connection. Wait several minutes after booting the operating system to insure that IRC has had a chance to regain ownership of the modem after the operating system initialization process. If the call does not connect properly, review your IRC configuration settings. See Appendix C for additional troubleshooting information. Test the connection several times, allowing at least 60 seconds to transpire between connections.

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Contents

Integrated Remote Console Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Contents Establishing a Connection Using Attention Key Sequences Appendix B Text Conventions Vii Symbols in Text Getting HelpCompaq Website Viii About This Guide Telephone Numbers Introduction Integrated Remote Console Capabilities 2Introduction Benefits of Using Integrated Remote ConsoleRequirements Installation Sequence Outline 4Introduction TerminologyIRC Terminology Accessing Integrated Remote Console Expected Audience Setup and Configuration Installing the Modem 2Setup and Configuration Configuring the ModemConfiguring a non plug-n-play ISA Modem Select View or Edit Details Configuring an external modem or direct connection 4Setup and Configuration Example Configuring an integrated serial port 6Setup and Configuration Configuring Integrated Remote ConsoleIntegrated Remote Console Configuration Summary 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 Terminal settings Configuration GuidelinesDisplay Settings 16Establishing a Connection Modem settingsLimitations 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 Requirements Additional Modem InformationModem Types 2Additional Modem Information External Serial ModemsImportant Tip Internal ISA Plug-n-Play Modems Windows Modems PCI-based Modems 4Additional Modem Information Modem Configuration Strings Modem Configuration Setting Summary 6Additional Modem Information Computer to Modem Serial Port SpeedData Carrier Detect DCD Operation Flow Control Error CorrectionData Terminal Ready DTR Interpretation 8Additional Modem Information Data CompressionResponse Codes Connecting Using a Terminal or Terminal Emulator Direct Connections 2Direct Connections Cable RequirementCommunication Requirements 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 8Direct Connections Configuring Integrated Remote ConsoleExample Cisco 2509/2511 RJ-45 to DB-9F Adapter 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 View Modem Log File Temporarily disable IRCTurn on 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 10Troubleshooting Connection problems using a direct- connectionCannot obtain a login prompt using a direct-connection 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