Installation
Browser Requirements
Table 2-4lists the minimum HP Rack and Power Manager browser requirements.
Table 2-4: Minimum Web Browser Requirements
Software | Browser |
Web browser on a client | Windows: |
| • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later |
| • Sun JavaTM Plug-in 1.4.2_02 |
| (recommended)1 |
| Linux: |
| • Mozilla 1.4 or later |
| • Sun Java Plug-in 1.4.2_02 (recommended)2 |
| • The libgcc 3.x.x package |
| |
Monitor resolution | Minimum supported resolution of 1024 x 768, |
| 16-bit high color (maximize browser window for |
| optimal display) |
1A Java Plug-in installation occurs immediately upon browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager for the first time. Verify that the recommended Java Plug-in is installed.
2The Java Plug-in must be manually installed and a link must be created between the plug-in and the Mozilla browser. The plug-in is included in the install directory in the Web/Plugin folder.
Installation Overview
Follow these guidelines when installing the HP Rack and Power Manager components:
•Management Server—Install the Management Server on the computer that will be responsible for managing other systems and devices.
IMPORTANT: Devices should be managed by a single Management Server.
•System Agent—Install the System Agent on any computer that will control the shutdown and restart of a UPS load segment or receive commands from the Management Server.
•Serial Relay Agent—Install the Serial Relay Agent on any computer that is serially attached to a UPS.
For each component of HP Rack and Power Manager, two installation options exist:
•Graphical user interface (GUI) installation—A series of dialog boxes and prompts guide you through the installation process.
•Silent installation—A text form is filled out, and the installation program completes the installation.
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