EMP Access Modes: Choose either disabled, pre-boot, or always active, depending on the type of EMP access needed. Table 29 on page 132 and Table 30 on page 132 list what is available with a given setting.

EMP Restricted Mode Access: Set restricted mode to either enabled or disabled. In enabled mode, the EMP console server control options, Power On/Off and Reset, are NOT available. In disabled mode, these options are available.

EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode: Select Direct Connect if a null modem serial cable directly connects the server COM2 port to the EMP console client machine. If they are connected via a modem, select Modem Mode.

Console Redirection Submenu

To use the EMP, you must set the following options exactly as noted.

COM Port Address: Select 2F8. This is the COM2 port that the EMP must use. The IRQ# setting is automatically assigned with the correct number based on the COM port address choice.

Baud Rate: Select 19.2k.Console Type: Choose PC ANSI.Flow Control: Choose CTS/RTS + CD.

Main EMP Console Window

The main EMP console window provides a graphical user interface (GUI) to access server control operations and to launch the management plug-ins. A menu and tool bar at the top of the GUI provide options to initiate plug- ins and other support features. A status bar at the bottom displays connection information like server name, line status, and mode.

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