HP 5992-3193 Using a Serial Console, Using a VGA Console, VGA console, serial console, Figure 1-2VGA Console Configuration, Figure 1-1Serial Console Configuration

Using a Serial Console

A serial console is a PC running terminal emulation software, such as a Secure SHell (SSH) client like PuTTY (available from the web or on your Linux system). Using the minicom or cu command, connect to the server through the Management Processor (MP) serial port or LAN port.

Figure 1-1shows serial consoles connected to an HP Integrity rx4640 server.Figure 1-1 Serial Console Configuration

When using a headless console to install Linux, you can view detailed installation information for each file by monitoring the setup log channels.

Using a VGA Console

A VGA console is a VGA monitor, a USB HP keyboard, and a USB mouse connected to the server. (You can use a USB-to-PS2 converter to connect to a console switch.)

Figure 1-2shows a VGA console connected to an HP Integrity rx4640 server.Figure 1-2 VGA Console Configuration

A VGA console provides complete access to all the installation and administration tasks that can be performed on the server. You can use the VGA console to prepare the server for installation, install the OS, and check server status after installation.

14 Planning the Installation