Chapter 4

Setting Up the Remote Connection

download the desired version onto your card. Note that once you select "Start Firmware Update" the update begins immediately.

HP TopTools

Remote

Control for HP NetServers

- Firmware Update Settings

<S> Start

Firmware

Update

 

<F> Set

Firmware

Image Filename

firmimg.bin

<A>

Set

IP-Address

of Firmware TFTP Server

127.0.0.1

<M>

Main Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 4-6. Preparation for Firmware Update

After firmware update is finished you will be prompted to reboot the card, so the new settings can take effect.

NOTE

If you don’t see this prompt or the connection to the HP

 

TopTools Remote Control card is interrupted during the

 

firmware update, repeat this update before rebooting the card.

 

 

Setting Up a LAN Connection

You can communicate with remote clients by connecting to your local 10Base-T compatible network using the RJ-45 jack located at the rear bracket of the HP TopTools Remote Control card and an appropriate cable.

The following figure illustrates a LAN connection joining an HP NetServer (with HP TopTools Remote Control card) and a remote client.

Remote Client

RJ-45 cable

Office LAN jack

HP TopTools Remote Control card to 10Base-T or 10/100 Hub

Figure 4-7. Remote Connection via the LAN

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