HP 12000 HP StorageWorks 12000 Gateway Virtual Library System User Guide (AH81 - Page 103

8 User Interfaces This section describes the three user interfaces (UIs) that can be used to configure, manage, and monitor the VLS over the web, remotely over the LAN, or through a serial connection. It also provides instructions on how to open and close a connection to the VLS for each type of user interface. User Interface Requirements VLS user interfaces lists the VLS user interfaces and their requirements. Of the three user interfaces, Command View VLS should be used in most circumstances. It is the most intuitive and easiest to learn and use. Multiple user interface sessions may be open at once. Table 2 VLS user interface requirements User interface Command View VLS Requirements Configuration For more information PC or workstation network attached to the VLS node 0 running Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port configured with an appropriate IP address, host name, domain name, subnet mask, and gateway Can login as Administrator or User See "Command View VLS" on page 103. Secure shell (ssh) Secure shell client (such as PuTTY) network attached to the VLS node 0 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet port configured with an appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and gateway Can login as Administrator only See "Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces" on page 108. Serial Null-modem cable attached to the VLS node 0 and terminal emulation program (such as Windows Hyperterminal™) configured to 115200 baud Only one serial connection at a time is permissible Can login as Administrator or Emergency user See "Secure Shell and Serial User Interfaces" on page 108. Command View VLS Command View VLS is a web browser-based GUI that you can use to configure, manage, and monitor your VLS through a LAN. Command View VLS provides the following: HP StorageWorks 12000 Gateway Virtual Library System User Guide 103