Compaq GS320 User Manual

Compaq Computer CorporationAlphaServer GS80/160/320System Management ConsoleInstallation and User's GuideOrder Number: EK–GSCON–IN. D01This manua

xAppendix E SMC Hard DiskIndexExamples5–1 Modifying the ConsoleWorks Script (MAIL.PL)...5-149–1 Excerpt from a CAPM Log

7-6 SMC Installation and User's Guide7.3 Using the SMC RemotelyThe SMC Web page is used to run applications remotely.Figure 7–4 SMC Web Page

Getting Started with the System Management Console 7-7To display the SMC Web page from a system that is networked to the SMCsystem and running Windows

7-8 SMC Installation and User's Guide7.4 Keep in MindKeep these points in mind when you use the system managementconsole.• An SMC may be used wi

ConsoleWorks 8-1Chapter 8ConsoleWorksConsoleWorks is a Web-based application that monitors and logs output fromthe GS80/160/320 consoles.This chapter

8-2 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.1 Starting ConsoleWorksStart ConsoleWorks from the desktop icon or from the SMC Web page.Figure 8–1 SMC Web Pag

ConsoleWorks 8-3You can run ConsoleWorks from the SMC system or from a workstationnetworked to the SMC system.• To run ConsoleWorks from the SMC syst

8-4 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.2 Overview of ConsoleWorksConsoleWorks is a Web-based application that monitors console outputand provides cons

ConsoleWorks 8-5ConsoleWorks monitors console output for events, text strings in a console’sSCM or SRM output. Each event is part of one or more scans

8-6 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.3 ConsoleWorks ScreenThe ConsoleWorks screen is divided into three sections: left navigationpanel, main data pa

ConsoleWorks 8-7Figure 8–4 shows the first screen that displays after you log in toConsoleWorks. The three parts of the screen are described below.Lef

xi5–12 ConsoleWorks Delete Console Screen...5-185–13 Delete Console Verification Message...

8-8 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.4 Managing ConsolesConsoleWorks provides access to each console line in a GS80/160/320system directly from the

ConsoleWorks 8-9ConsoleWorks is used to manage the console lines in a GS80/160/320 system.To find information about a console line, start by clicking

8-10 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.4.1 Loading Certificate AuthorityThe Java applet used in ConsoleWorks warns of a potential securityviolation o

ConsoleWorks 8-11When you open a console, a security warning displays (Figure 8–6). To preventrepeated display of this warning, load the TDI security

8-12 SMC Installation and User’s GuideFigure 8–8 TDI Certificate

ConsoleWorks 8-134. The certificate displays (Figure 8–8). Click Install Certificate….5. The Certificate Manager Import Wizard displays. Follow the in

8-14 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.4.2 Deleting a ConsoleSelect Consoles in the left navigation panel, then Delete Console at thetop of the scree

ConsoleWorks 8-15NOTE: Be sure you want to delete the console, since you cannot undo thisoperation. If you accidentally delete a console, use the Add

8-16 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.4.3 Adding a ConsoleSelect Consoles in the left navigation panel, then Add Console at thetopofthescreen.Thetyp

ConsoleWorks 8-171. In the left navigation panel select Consoles. The Show Consoles screendisplays.NOTE: The maximum number of consoles supported by t

xii8–18 Event event_name Actions Screen...8-298–19 Mail from ConsoleWorks...

8-18 SMC Installation and User’s GuideFigure 8–13 console_name Configuration Screen

ConsoleWorks 8-195. Click the Add Console button. The console_name Configuration screendisplays (Figure 8–13).6. Enter the profile access information

8-20 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.4.4 Renaming a ConsoleConsoleWorks does not allow direct renaming of a console. To change aname, delete the co

ConsoleWorks 8-21The SMC is configured with eight default consoles, CONSOLE_1 throughCONSOLE_8, which have the attributes needed by this system. Since

8-22 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.5 Managing Events and ActionsAn event is a text string in the input or output of a console’s SCM, SRM,or opera

ConsoleWorks 8-23An event is a text string in the input or output of a serial port for whichConsoleWorks tests. The string can be to or from the SCM,

8-24 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.5.1 Adding an EventSelect Manage|Events in the left navigation panel, then Add Event atthe top of the screen.P

ConsoleWorks 8-251. In the left navigation panel select Manage. From the selection links selectEvents. The Show Event screen displays.2. At the top of

8-26 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.5.2 Importing and Using Compaq-Supplied EventsThe Compaq-supplied events and script send mail to a designatedi

ConsoleWorks 8-27The Compaq-supplied events warn of a number of AlphaServer conditions thatrequire attention (Table 8–1). These events must be brought

xiii9–15 Validating a Partition Map...9-209–16 Committing a Partition Map...

8-28 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.5.3 Enabling an ActionEach event can have a number of associated actions.Privileges required: Admin – R W C; C

ConsoleWorks 8-291. In the left navigation panel select Manage. From the selection links selectEvents. The Show Events screen displays.2. Select the e

8-30 SMC Installation and User’s GuideFigure 8–19 Mail from ConsoleWorks

ConsoleWorks 8-316. Click the checkbox(es) of the action or actions that you want to havetriggered by the event. Four items are listed; they represent

8-32 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.5.4 Adding a ScanSelect Manage|Scans in the left navigation panel, then Add Scan at thetop of the screen.Privi

ConsoleWorks 8-333. Enter the information for the scan:a. Scan – Name of the scan, limited to 30 characters.b. Description – Description of the event,

8-34 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.5.5 Acknowledging and Purging EventsClick Events Detail. Select individual events or the Select All link.Click

ConsoleWorks 8-35• All consoles: From the lower navigation panel select Events Detail.The ConsoleWorks Events Detail screen displays (Figure 8–22).2.

8-36 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.5.6 Expunging EventsExpunging acknowledges and deletes all events of a specified priorityand lower from a cons

ConsoleWorks 8-372. In the box labeled Priorities equal to or lower than, select the highestpriority of events to delete.3. Click the checkbox of each

xivB–11 Terminal Server Cable...B-15C–1 COM1 Port...

8-38 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.6 Managing UsersThe SMC system administrator determines the consoles to which a userhas access and the level o

ConsoleWorks 8-39Users gain access to consoles through profiles. A profile specifies the privilegesgranted to any user who is listed in its Users Gran

8-40 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.6.1 Adding a UserSelect Manage|Users in the left panel, then Add User at the screen top.Privileges required: A

ConsoleWorks 8-41b. Description – For information only; not used elsewhere inConsoleWorks.c. Password –Mustbeatleastsixcharacterslong.d. Verify – Ente

8-42 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.6.2 Communicating with Another UserTo send a message, select Send Message in the left navigation panel. Toread

ConsoleWorks 8-433. Enter the message in the Message text box. The maximum length is 255characters.4. Enter the timeout period in the Expires text box

8-44 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.6.3 Changing a User PasswordSelect Change|Password in the left navigation panel.Privileges required: Admin – R

ConsoleWorks 8-453. Enter the information for the password:a. Password – The new password; six characters or longer.b. Verify – Retype the new passwor

8-46 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.6.4 Adding a ProfileSelect Manage|Profiles in the left navigation panel, then Add Profile atthe top of the scr

ConsoleWorks 8-471. In the left navigation panel select Manage. From the selection links selectProfiles. The Show Profiles screen displays.2. At the t

xvPrefaceIntended AudienceThis manual is for service providers, managers, and operators of CompaqAlphaServer GS80/160/320 systems.Document StructureTh

8-48 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.6.5 Modifying a ProfileSelect Manage|Profiles in the left navigation panel.Privileges required: Admin – R W C;

ConsoleWorks 8-491. In the left navigation panel select Manage. From the selection links selectProfiles. The Show Profiles screen displays (Figure 8–3

8-50 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.7 Managing ConsoleWorks Log FilesConsoleWorks creates log files for each console (CONSOLE_1 throughCONSOLE_8 a

ConsoleWorks 8-51ConsoleWorks creates a new log file for each console (CONSOLE_1 throughCONSOLE_8 and CONWRKS) every day at midnight. These log files

8-52 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.7.1 Viewing a Log FileSelect Consoles in the left navigation panel. Then select the consolefrom the list. At t

ConsoleWorks 8-531. From the left navigation panel select Consoles. The Show Consoles screendisplays.2. Select the console from the list. The console_

8-54 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.7.2 Deleting Log FilesSelect Consoles in the left navigation panel. Then select the consolefrom the list. At t

ConsoleWorks 8-551. From the left navigation panel select Consoles. The Show Consoles screendisplays.2. Select the console from the list. The console_

8-56 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.7.3 Mailing a Log FileStart Outlook Express, then include the log file as an attachment.Figure 8–40 Outlook Ex

ConsoleWorks 8-571. Double-click the Outlook Express icon on the SMC desktop. The OutlookExpress Window displays.2. From the Compose menu select New M

xvi• Chapter 8, ConsoleWorks, contains information about using theapplication to manage the GS80/160/320 consoles.• Chapter 9, Compaq AlphaServer Pa

8-58 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.8 Saving the ConfigurationOnce you have established the ConsoleWorks configuration, save it to aZip or floppy

ConsoleWorks 8-59You can save the configuration to a Zip disk or floppy disk, or to the D drive onthe SMC or a network drive.Saving the Configuration1

8-60 SMC Installation and User’s Guide8.9 Using KEA! with ConsoleWorksSelect Change|Connect Settings in the left navigation panel. Thenselect the opti

ConsoleWorks 8-611. Select Change in the left navigation panel. From the selection links selectConnect Settings. The Console Connection Settings scree

8-62 SMC Installation and User’s GuideFigure 8–44 KEA! Connection Window

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-1Chapter 9Compaq AlphaServer PartitionManagerThe Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager (CAPM) simplifies creatio

9-2 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.1 Starting CAPMStart CAPM from the SMC desktop icon or from the SMC Web page.Figure 9–1 SMC Web Page

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-3You can run CAPM directly from the desktop icon on the SMC or from theSMC Web page.• To run CAPM from the SMC

9-4 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.2 Overview of CAPMCAPM enables the user to partition a GS80/160/320 system withoutusing console commands.F

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-5Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager (CAPM) is a graphical applicationthat simplifies the creation and managem

xviiTable 1 AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Documentation (Continued)Order Number TitleAG–RLVJA–BEAlphaServer GS80/160/320 User Information CD(translations)Q

9-6 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.3 Partition MapsThe partition map provides partitioning information about theGS80/160/320 system.Figure 9–

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-7Figure 9–3 shows the Current Partition Map screen. The partition mapprovides information about the GS80/160/32

9-8 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.4 Working With Hard PartitionsHard partitions do not share resources. CAPM can create, add, and delete har

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-9When you start CAPM, the first screen that displays (after the login box) is the CurrentPartition Map (Figure

9-10 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.4.1 Creating Hard PartitionsFigure 9–5 Work with Partition Maps Screen

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-111. From the Current Partition Map screen (Figure 9–4), click Next. The Workwith Partition Maps screen display

9-12 SMC Installation and User's GuideFigure 9–6 Create/Modify a Partition Map

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-134. The Create/Modify a Partition Map screen displays (Figure 9–6). Thisscreen includes a suggested partition

9-14 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.4.2 Adding a Hard PartitionFigure 9–7 Add/Modify Hard Partition Screen1. From the Current Partition Map s

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-15at least one CPU, 64 Mbytes of memory, and an I/O riser module that isconnected to a master PCI box with a st

9-16 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.4.3 Deleting a Hard PartitionFigure 9–9 Create/Modify a Partition Map Screen1. From the Current Partition

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-174. A confirmation message displays (Figure 9–10). Click Yes to delete thepartitionorNotokeepthepartition.When

9-18 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.4.4 Modifying a Partition MapFigure 9–12 Work with Partition Maps Screen1. From the Current Partition Map

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-194. Do one of the following:• Select a QBB in the block labeled Available system resources to add it tothe pa

9-20 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.4.5 Saving, Validating, and Committing a Partition MapFigure 9–14 Saving a Partition MapFigure 9–15 Valid

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-21Validating a Partition MapTo have CAPM evaluate a partition map and determine if it is valid, in theCreate/Mo

9-22 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.4.6 Loading a Saved Partition MapFigure 9–17 Work with Partition Maps Screen

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-231. In the Current Partition Map screen click Next. The Work with PartitionMaps screen displays (Figure 9–17).

9-24 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.5 Working With Soft PartitionsSoft partitions can share memory, and CPUs can be moved amongthem. CAPM can

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-25Soft partitions are implemented within the boundaries of a hard partition. Aportion of memory can be defined

Part 1Overview of theSystem Management Console

9-26 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.5.1 Basic Soft PartitioningFigure 9–19 Basic Soft Partitioning MessageFigure 9–20 Basic Soft Partition Sc

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-271. In the Add/Modify Hard Partition screen (Figure 9–18), select the optionbutton labeled Basic soft partitio

9-28 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.5.2 Adding a Soft PartitionFigure 9–21 Add/Modify Soft Partition Screen

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-291. In the Basic Soft Partition screen (Figure 9–20), click the Add… button.The Add/Modify Soft Partition scre

9-30 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.5.3 Modifying a Soft PartitionFigure 9–22 Basic Soft Partition Screen; Modifying a Partition

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-311. In the Basic Soft Partition screen (Figure 9–22), click to select the partitionyou want to modify and clic

9-32 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.5.4 Deleting a Soft PartitionFigure 9–24 Basic Soft Partition Screen; Deleting a PartitionFigure 9–25 Del

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-331. In the Basic Soft Partition screen (Figure 9–24), click to select the partitionyou want to delete and clic

9-34 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.5.5 Advanced Soft PartitioningFigure 9–27 Advanced Soft Partition Screen

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-35CAUTION: The Advanced Soft Partition screen is intended for users who arefamiliar with AlphaServer SRM enviro

Revised, February 2001© 2001 Compaq Computer Corporation.Compaq, the Compaq logo, Compaq Insight Manager, AlphaServer, StorageWorks, and TruClusterReg

9-36 SMC Installation and User's Guide9.6 Managing CAPM FilesCAPMcreateslogfilesandpartitionmapfiles.Example 9–1 Excerpt from a CAPM Log File[Tue

Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager 9-37The CAPM log file contains a record of the transaction information and anyerrors that occur as the applicatio

Graphical Configuration Utility 10-1Chapter 10Graphical Configuration UtilityThe Graphical Configuration Utility (GCU) is an OpenVMS Galaxy utility fo

10-2 SMC Installation and User's Guide10.1 SettingUptheGCUDefine information for the Galaxy instances in the eXcursion ControlPanel.10.1.1 Establ

Graphical Configuration Utility 10-31. From the Start menu select Programs|eXcursion V7|eXcursion ControlPanel. The eXcursion Control Panel window ope

10-4 SMC Installation and User's Guide10.1.2 Create an Account for Each Galaxy InstanceFigure 10–2 Accounts Tab

Graphical Configuration Utility 10-51. In the eXcursion Control Panel window select the Accounts tab (Figure 10–2).2. Enter the Account Alias, Host na

10-6 SMC Installation and User's Guide10.1.3 Define the ApplicationsFigure 10–3 Applications Tab

Graphical Configuration Utility 10-71. In the eXcursion Control Panel window select the Applications tab (Figure10–3).2. Enter an alias in the Applica

Overview 1-1Chapter 1OverviewThe system management console is the console device for AlphaServerGS80/160/320 systems. It consists of a Compaq Deskpro

10-8 SMC Installation and User's Guide10.2 Using the GCUFrom the eXcursion icon select Applications and the Galaxy instance.Figure 10–4 eXcursion

Graphical Configuration Utility 10-91. Right-click on the eXcursion icon in the task bar.2. Select Applications and the name of the Galaxy instance. T

Part 4Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting 11-1Chapter 11TroubleshootingThis chapter contains troubleshooting tips for the system management consolehardware and software. Sectio

11-2 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.1 Troubleshooting ChartTable 11–1 lists a number of potential symptoms along with theirpossible causes and su

Troubleshooting 11-3Table 11–1 Troubleshooting (Continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionCommunications (continued)The SMC systemand the ter

11-4 SMC Installation and User’s GuideTable 11–1 Troubleshooting (Continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionConsoleWorksConsoleWorkstakes a l

Troubleshooting 11-5Table 11–1 Troubleshooting (Continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionConsoleWorks (continued)A securitywarning displaysw

1-2 SMC Installation and User's Guide1.1 System Management Console OverviewThe system management console makes it possible to operate a systemtha

11-6 SMC Installation and User’s GuideTable 11–1 Troubleshooting (Continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionCAPM (continued)CAPM reports anun

Troubleshooting 11-7Table 11–1 Troubleshooting (Continued)Symptom Possible Cause Suggested SolutionSMC Web Page (continued)You are usingNetscape V6.0

11-8 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.2 Changing Baud Rates: System with MultipleConsole LinesChange the terminal server port’s baud rate to match

Troubleshooting 11-91. Open Access Server Manager (ASM). From the Start menu selectPrograms|Access Server Manager|Access Server Manager. A Browserwind

11-10 SMC Installation and User’s GuideFigure 11–3 Configuration Dialog Box

Troubleshooting 11-114. Select the port for which you will change the baud rate and click theConfigure… button. The Configuration dialog box displays

11-12 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.2.2 Test for a Baud Rate Match and Set Both to 9600Figure 11–5 Show Consoles Screen

Troubleshooting 11-131. In the left navigation panel of a ConsoleWorks window, select Consoles. TheShow Consoles screen displays.2. Find the name of t

11-14 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.3 Changing Baud Rates: System with SingleConsole LineChange the baud rate of the system’s COM1 port to match

Troubleshooting 11-151. From the Start button select Settings|Control Panel.2. In the control panel, double click the Ports icon. The Ports dialog box

Overview 1-3With the system management console (SMC), an AlphaServer GS80/160/320system with multiple console lines can be managed from a single devic

11-16 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.3.2 Test for a Baud Rate Match and Set Both to 9600Figure 11–8 Show Consoles Screen

Troubleshooting 11-171. In the left navigation panel of a ConsoleWorks window, select Consoles. TheShow Consoles screen displays (Figure 11–8).2. Clic

11-18 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.4 Changing the Internet Explorer Proxy SettingFrom the Internet Explorer Tools menu select Internet Options.

Troubleshooting 11-191. Ask the network administrator if settings are configured automatically or ifproxy server information must be entered.2. From t

11-20 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.5 Starting the ConsoleWorks ServicesOpen the Control Panel and double-click the Services icon. Select theCon

Troubleshooting 11-211. Open the Control Panel. From the Start button select Settings|ControlPanel.2. In the Control Panel double-click the Services i

11-22 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.6 Configuring the SMC System to Restart After aPower FailureThe SMC system should power up and boot followin

Troubleshooting 11-23Location of Model Type InformationThe instructions below differ according to model. You can determine the modelof the SMC system

11-24 SMC Installation and User’s Guide11.7 Setting the Path VariableOpen the Control Panel and double-click the System icon. In theEnvironment tab se

Troubleshooting 11-251. From the Start menu, select Settings | Control Panel. Double-click theSystem icon. The System Properties dialog box displays.2

1-4 SMC Installation and User's Guide1.2 How to Use This ManualThe chapters and appendixes in this manual provide instructions forinstalling and

Using the SMC Software CD A-1Appendix AUsing the SMC Software CDInstructions for using the AlphaServer GS80/160/320 Console ManagementSoftware CD (AG–

A-2 SMC Installation and User’s GuideIn addition, shortcuts are placed on the desktop for the following:• ConsoleWorks for AlphaServer• Compaq Alpha

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-1Appendix BInstalling a Terminal Server in aGS160/320 SystemWhen a GS160/320 system is reconfigur

B-2 SMC Installation and User’s GuideB.1 Remove the Existing Connection from the SMCSystem to the GS160/320Remove the cable between the SMC system and

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-31. Remove the BN24Q cable (17–04308–05) from the H8585–AA connectors(12–36054–01) on the COM1 po

B-4 SMC Installation and User’s GuideB.2 Attach the Mounting BracketsPosition the top rear holes over the alignment pins. Fasten thebrackets with the

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-51. Position the holes in the bracket (indicated byin Figure B–3) over thealignment pins () on th

B-6 SMC Installation and User’s GuideB.3 Install the Terminal Server in the GS160/320 PowerCabinetSet the position identifier dial to management agent

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-71. Set the position identifier dial at the rear of the terminal server tomanagement agent (the p

Part 2Installing theSystem Management Console

B-8 SMC Installation and User’s GuideB.4 Connect the Terminal Server to the Power SourceConnect the power cord to J19 of the bottom AC input box.Figur

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-9Plug the power cord of the terminal server into J19 of AC input box 1 (thebottom AC input box) i

B-10 SMC Installation and User’s GuideB.5 Cable the Terminal Server to the SMC SystemConnect the management channel connector on the terminal server t

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-11Figure B–8 Network Adapter 2PK-1723-00MinitowerModel DPENMDesktop BoxModel DPENDMinitower Model

B-12 SMC Installation and User’s GuideB.6 Cable the Terminal Server to the GS160/320For each console, connect a terminal server port to the local port

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-13Table B–1 Terminal Server CablingQBB NumberTerminal Server PortGS160 GS3201002113224335—46—57—6

B-14 SMC Installation and User’s GuideB.6.2 Record the ConnectionsRecord the connections made for this installation in Table B–2.Table B–2 Terminal Se

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320 System B-15B.6.3 Dress the CableFigure B–11 Terminal Server CablePK-1753-00123456781321. At the PCI box en

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS80 System C-1Appendix CInstalling a Terminal Server in aGS80 SystemWhen a GS80 system is reconfigured from a singl

C-2 SMC Installation and User's GuideC.1 Remove the Existing Connection from the SMCSystem to the GS80Remove the cable between the SMC system and

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS80 System C-31. Remove the BN24Q cable (17–04308–05) from the H8585–AA connectors(12–36054–01) on the COM1 port of

C-4 SMC Installation and User's GuideC.2 Attach the Mounting BracketsPosition the top rear holes over the alignment pins. Fasten thebrackets with

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS80 System C-51. Position the holes in the bracket (indicated byin Figure C–3) over thealignment pins () on the ter

C-6 SMC Installation and User's GuideC.3 Install the Terminal Server in the GS80 RackSet the position identifier dial to management agent and ins

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS80 System C-71. Set the position identifier dial at the rear of the terminal server tomanagement agent (the positi

C-8 SMC Installation and User's GuideC.4 Connect the Terminal Server to the Power SourceConnect the power cord to J5A or J1 of the bottom AC inpu

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS80 System C-9Plug the power cord of the terminal server into AC input box 1 (the bottom ACinput box) in the GS80 r

C-10 SMC Installation and User's GuideC.5 Cable the Terminal Server to the SMC SystemConnect the management channel connector on the terminal ser

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS80 System C-11Figure C–8 Network Adapter 2PK-1723-00MinitowerModel DPENMDesktop BoxModel DPENDMinitower Model DPEN

Before You Begin 2-1Chapter 2Before You BeginThis chapter contains information you need before starting the installation.Sections in this chapter are:

C-12 SMC Installation and User's GuideC.6 Cable the Terminal Server to the GS80For each console, connect a terminal server port to the local port

Installing a Terminal Server in a GS80 System C-13Table C–1 Terminal Server CablingTerminal Server Port QBB Number10213—4—5—6—7—8—Figure C–10 Terminal

C-14 SMC Installation and User's GuideC.6.2 Record the ConnectionsRecord the connections made for this installation in Table C–2.Table C–2 Termin

Compaq-Supplied Configuration Files for ConsoleWorks D-1Appendix DCompaq-Supplied Configuration Filesfor ConsoleWorksThis appendix describes component

D-2 SMC Installation and User's GuideAll events listed in Table D–1 have a priority of 50 and a severity of critical.Note that event GS_PCI_PBM_S

Compaq-Supplied Configuration Files for ConsoleWorks D-3which contains the trigger text and a defined number of displayed lines beforeand after this t

D-4 SMC Installation and User's GuideVerify that you can connect to the console and receive a prompt. The prompt canbe from the SCM, SRM, or oper

Compaq-Supplied Configuration Files for ConsoleWorks D-5D.4 Contents of the SCM.PORT FileDELETE_EVENT:NAME: GS_AIR_MOVER_FAILUREEND:ADD_EVENT:NAME: GS

D-6 SMC Installation and User's GuideCOUNT: 1PRIORITY: CRITICALEND:DELETE_EVENT:NAME: GS_HS_OVERTEMPEND:ADD_EVENT:NAME: GS_HS_OVERTEMPINFO: Overt

Compaq-Supplied Configuration Files for ConsoleWorks D-7END:DELETE_EVENT:NAME: GS_PCI_PBM_SYSEVENTEND:ADD_EVENT:NAME: GS_PCI_PBM_SYSEVENTINFO: PCI/PBM

2-2 SMC Installation and User's Guide2.1 Installation KitThe system management console consists of the SMC PC kit and theterminal server kit. Typ

D-8 SMC Installation and User's GuideD.5 Contents of the MAIL.PL File#!/usr/local/bin/perl# Note: This is written in a very simple version of Per

Compaq-Supplied Configuration Files for ConsoleWorks D-9print SOCK "DATA\n";# print SOCK "From: $fm\n"; #Note the error...print SO

D-10 SMC Installation and User's Guide}}close(SC);}#+# The other events are just mail...#-$subj = "Console $ARGV[0] has Encountered Event $A

SMC Hard Disk E-1Appendix ESMC Hard DiskThe hard disk in the SMC is partitioned at the factory. It is recommended thatthe partitions be used as shown

E-2 SMC Installation and User's GuideFigure E–1 C Partition

Index-1IndexAAccess Server Loader, 5-20creating the database, 5-22verifying the connection, 5-24Access Server Manager, 5-26Telnet window, 5-29Actions

Index-2renaming, 8-20viewing activity, 8-9viewing configuration, 8-9ConsoleWorks, 1-3, 8-1–8-62, D-1–D-10access time, 11-4actionsenabling, 8-28certifi

Index-3deleting, 8-34expunging, 8-36managing, 8-22–8-37modifying, 8-24eXcursion, 10-2FFiles (CAPM), managing, 9-36Files (ConsoleWorks), managing, 8-50

Index-4OpenVMS Galaxy, 10-1Outlook Express, 5-16Overview, 1-2ConsoleWorks, 8-4PPartitionhardadding, 9-14committing partition map, 9-20creating, 9-10de

Index-5not communicating with terminalserver, 11-2restart after power fail, 11-7restart after power failure, 11-22restoring disk, A-1restrictions, 7-8

Before You Begin 2-3The order number for the SMC PC kit is 3X–DS8BA–xx. It contains thecomponents listed in Table 2–1. (The monitor is separately orde

Japanese NoticeCanadian NoticeThis Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing EquipmentRegulations.Avis Can

2-4 SMC Installation and User's Guide2.2 Installation SequenceBefore installing the terminal server, check that the keyswitch and allAC input box

Connecting the SMC in a System with Multiple Serial Console Lines 3-1Chapter 3Connecting the SMC in a System withMultiple Serial Console LinesA system

3-2 SMC Installation and User’s Guide3.1 Set Up the SMCFollow the instructions enclosed with the SMC system and monitor toset them up, then start the

Connecting the SMC in a System with Multiple Serial Console Lines 3-31. Set up the Compaq Deskpro computer and monitor according to theaccompanying in

3-4 SMC Installation and User’s Guide3.2 Cable the Terminal Server to the SMCConnect the management channel connector on the terminal server tonetwork

Connecting the SMC in a System with Multiple Serial Console Lines 3-5Figure 3–4 Network Adapter 2PK-1723-00MinitowerModel DPENMDesktop BoxModel DPENDM

3-6 SMC Installation and User’s Guide3.3 Cable the Terminal Server to the GS80/160/320For PCI boxes in an expander cabinet, make the cable connection

Connecting the SMC in a System with Multiple Serial Console Lines 3-7For information about partitioning the system, see AlphaServer GS80/160/320Gettin

3-8 SMC Installation and User’s Guide3.3.2 Record the ConnectionsRecord the connections made for this installation in Table 3–2.Table 3–2 Terminal Ser

Connecting the SMC in a System with Multiple Serial Console Lines 3-93.3.3 Dress the CablesForm a service loop and tie wrap the BN25G cable to the rai

3-10 SMC Installation and User’s Guide3.4 Cable the SMC to the Corporate NetworkConnect to the corporate network from network adapter 1 on the SMCsyst

Connecting the SMC in a System with Multiple Serial Console Lines 3-11Connect a network cable to network adapter 1 on the SMC system, as shown inFigur

Connecting the SMC in a System with One Serial Console Line 4-1Chapter 4Connecting the SMC in a System withOne Serial Console LineA system with a sing

4-2 SMC Installation and User's Guide4.1 Set Up the SMCFollow the instructions enclosed with the SMC system and monitor toset them up, then start

Connecting the SMC in a System with One Serial Console Line 4-31. Set up the Compaq Deskpro computer and monitor according to theaccompanying instruct

4-4 SMC Installation and User's Guide4.2 Cable the SMC to the GS80/160/320Connect the COM1 port of the SMC system to the local port of theGS80/16

Connecting the SMC in a System with One Serial Console Line 4-5Install H8585–AA connectors (12–36054–01) on the COM1 (or A) port of theSMC system (Fig

4-6 SMC Installation and User's Guide4.3 Cable the SMC to the Corporate NetworkConnect to the corporate network from the network adapter on theSM

Connecting the SMC in a System with One Serial Console Line 4-7Connect a network cable to network adapter 1 on the SMC system, as shown inFigure 4–5.

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4-8 SMC Installation and User's Guide4.4 Check the COM1 SettingsCheck that the baud rate for the COM1 port is 9600. Change it if it is setto any

Connecting the SMC in a System with One Serial Console Line 4-91. From the Start button select Settings|Control Panel.2. In the control panel, double-

Configuring the SMC Software 5-1Chapter 5Configuring the SMC SoftwareThe software to be configured depends on the number of consoles in the system.The

5-2 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.1 Set the SMC System Time, Date, and Time ZoneUse the Date/Time icon in the Control Panel to set the time, date

Configuring the SMC Software 5-31. From the Start button select Settings|Control Panel. The Control Panelwindow displays.2. In the Control Panel doubl

5-4 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.2 Configure the Network ConnectionsVerify the computer name and the protocol for the private LAN.Specify the IP

Configuring the SMC Software 5-51. Open the Windows Control Panel: From the Start menu selectSettings|Control Panel.2. Double-click the Network icon.

5-6 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.2.2 Verify the Network ProtocolFigure 5–4 Network Dialog Box

Configuring the SMC Software 5-71. In the Network dialog box, select the Protocols tab (Figure 5–4). If theprotocol shown is TCP/IP, skip the rest of

vi4.2 Cable the SMC to the GS80/160/320...4-44.3 Cable the SMC to the Corporate Network...

5-8 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.2.3 Configure Network Adapter 1Figure 5–6 Microsoft TCP/IP PropertiesNOTE: The IP address values in the illustr

Configuring the SMC Software 5-9Enter the static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway. Ask the networkadministrator for this information. The SMC requ

5-10 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.2.4 Configure Network Adapter 2Figure 5–7 Microsoft TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box

Configuring the SMC Software 5-111. In the Network dialog box, select the Protocols tab. Click the Propertiesbutton.2. The Microsoft TCP/IP Properties

5-12 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.2.5 Bind the ProtocolFigure 5–8 Bindings Tab in the Network Dialog Box1. In the Network dialog box, select the

Configuring the SMC Software 5-135.2.6 Verify the Network SetupFigure 5–9 Verifying the Network Setup1. Open a Command window: From the Start menu sel

5-14 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.3 Enter the Mail Server Name in the ConsoleWorksScriptModifythefileMAIL.PLtoincludethenameofthemailserver.This

Configuring the SMC Software 5-15Modify the file MAIL.PL to include the name of the mail server. This file is inthe folder C:\Cwks\Actions\Event.1. Op

5-16 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.4 Configure Outlook ExpressObtain mail server information from the network administrator beforeconfiguring.Fig

Configuring the SMC Software 5-17b. The type of server for incoming mail. Outlook Express recognizes POP3and IMAP.c. The names of the incoming and out

vii7.3 Using the SMC Remotely...7-67.4 Keep in Mind...

5-18 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.5 Delete Unused Consoles in ConsoleWorksStart and log on to ConsoleWorks. Select Consoles and Delete Console.F

Configuring the SMC Software 5-19The default configuration for ConsoleWorks is eight consoles. If theGS80/160/320 system has fewer than eight consoles

5-20 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.6 Configure the Terminal Server: Access ServerLoaderAccess Server Loader configures the IP address and subnet

Configuring the SMC Software 5-211. Start Access Server Loader: From the Start menu select Programs|AccessServer Loader|Access Server Loader. The Acce

5-22 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.6.2 Create the DatabaseFigure 5–16 Access Server Loader Configuration Dialog Box

Configuring the SMC Software 5-231. The Access Server Loader Configuration dialog box displays (Figure 5–16).On the Clients tab, enter the following i

5-24 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.6.3 Verify the ConnectionFigure 5–18 Access Server Loader WindowFigure 5–19 Verifying the Connection

Configuring the SMC Software 5-251. Keeping the GS80/160/320 keyswitch in the Off position, turn on thebreakers on the AC input boxes.NOTE: Turning on

5-26 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.7 Configure the Terminal Server: Access ServerManagerAccess Server Manager configures the terminal server for

Configuring the SMC Software 5-271. Start Access Server Manager. From the Start menu select Programs|Access Server Manager|Access Server Manager. The

viii9.4.4 Modifying a Partition Map...9-189.4.5 Saving, Validating, and Committing a Partitio

5-28 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.7.2 Test the ConnectionFigure 5–22 Access Server Dialog Box, Utilities Tab

Configuring the SMC Software 5-291. In the Access Server dialog box, select the Utilities tab (Figure 5–22). SelectTest Connection. Click the Do It No

5-30 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.7.3 Configure Access Server ManagerFigure 5–24 Select a Command File Dialog Box

Configuring the SMC Software 5-311. From the Utilities tab of the Access Server dialog box (Figure 5–22), selectRun Command File.2. Click the Do It No

5-32 SMC Installation and User’s Guide5.8 Replace the ConsoleWorks Configuration FileThe default configuration file put in place by the SMC installati

Configuring the SMC Software 5-331. In Windows Explorer go to the folder C:\Cwks\Config (Figure 5–26).2. Copy the file SERIAL_COM1_DEFAULT.CONFIG:a. C

Configuring the SMC for Remote Use 6-1Chapter 6Configuring the SMC for Remote UseSections in this chapter are:• Set Up the Modem• Configure the Remo

6-2 SMC Installation and User's Guide6.1 Set Up the ModemFollow the manufacturer’s instructions for cabling the modem.Figure 6–1 COM2 PortPK-1735

Configuring the SMC for Remote Use 6-32. Open the Control Panel: From the Start menu select Settings|ControlPanel.3. Double-click the Modems icon. The

ixAppendix A Using the SMC Software CDAppendix B Installing a Terminal Server in a GS160/320SystemB.1 Remove the Existing Connection from the SMC Syst

6-4 SMC Installation and User's Guide6.2 Configure the Remote Access SoftwareConfigure both remote access applications, Carbon Copy AccessEdition

Configuring the SMC for Remote Use 6-51. Start Carbon Copy Access Edition: From the Start menu selectPrograms|Carbon Copy Access Edition|Carbon Copy.2

6-6 SMC Installation and User's Guide6.2.2 WinVNCFigure 6–5 Default Local System Properties Dialog Box1. Display the WinVNC settings: from the St

Part 3Using theSystem Management Console

Getting Started with the System Management Console 7-1Chapter 7Getting Started with theSystem Management ConsoleSections in this chapter are:• Loggin

7-2 SMC Installation and User's Guide7.1 Logging on to the SMCLogon is automatic if the administrator account has no password. Formanual logon, a

Getting Started with the System Management Console 7-3If the administrator account is reconfigured to use a password, the Log Ondialog box always disp

7-4 SMC Installation and User's Guide7.2 Using the SMC LocallyIcons on the SMC desktop are used to run applications locally.Figure 7–3 SMC Deskto

Getting Started with the System Management Console 7-5Table 7–1 SMC Desktop IconsIcon FunctionRuns ConsoleWorks, the console management application us