Chapter 4

Software

This chapter describes the management of rack environments using Compaq CMCs that are controlled using Compaq Intelligent Rack Manager Lite software.

Compaq Intelligent Rack Manager Lite

Software

Compaq Intelligent Rack Manager Lite software is a Java-based application that runs a web server. Intelligent Rack Manager Lite ensures maximum reliability of Compaq computer systems through flexible and comprehensive remote monitoring of rack environments using Compaq CMCs. The software compiles information about all network-connected CMCs, allowing remote monitoring, configuration, management, and control of these devices.

NOTE: Compaq Intelligent Rack Manager Lite software is not essential for the operation of the CMC. The basic configuration of the CMC can be operated with the following:

The front panel control buttons—Configuring a CMC with the front panel control buttons is discussed in the section titled “LCD Menu,” in Chapter 3 of this guide.

A terminal program—Managing a CMC with a terminal program is discussed at the end of this chapter.