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Determining the IP Address Using the Local Console

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Setting Up the Web-Based User Interface

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Additional Steps

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Web Browser Interface

Accessing the Web-based User Interface

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Web-Based Navigation

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Top Panel

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Left Panel

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Deck Panel

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Enclosure Tab

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Enclosure Information

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Network Configuration

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SNMP Configuration

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Power Readings

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Virtual Buttons

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System Log

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System Log Policy

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Bays Tab

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Bay List

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Bay Information

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Remote Console

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Virtual Buttons

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Console Log

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Bay Power Consumption

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Administration Tab

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User List

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Group List

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Add User

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Add Group

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View/Modify User

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View/Modify Group

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Event List Tab

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Event Log Policy

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Interconnect Tab

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Command Line Interface

Accessing the Command Line Interface

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Accessing Remotely through the Management Connector

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Accessing Locally through the Console Connector

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Operating the Command Line Interface

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General Commands

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General Management Commands

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User Account Commands

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Enclosure Network Configuration Commands

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Enclosure Management Commands

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Blade PC Bay Management Commands

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Command Line Event Messages

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Functionality Exclusive to the Command Line Interface

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Section	Page
About This Guide	11
Audience Assumptions	11
Important Safety Information	11
Symbols on Equipment	11
Related Documents	12
Getting Help	12
Contact HP	12
Support and Troubleshooting	12
HP Web Site	12
HP PC Blade Enclosure System Software Features	13
HP PC Blade Enclosure Integrated Administrator	13
Integrated Administrator Features	13
Dedicated LAN Connectivity	13
SNMP Alerts from Integrated Administrator to a Management Console	14
E-mail Alerts from Integrated Administrator to an E-mail Account (AlertMail)	14
Remote Access and Control	14
User Administration and Security	14
Automatic Network Configuration	15
Automatic Time Configuration (NTP)	15
SOAP Interface	15
Power Reporting	15
Integration with the HP Systems Insight Manager Utility	16
Integration with HP Session Allocation Manager (SAM) Utility	16
Event Notification	17
Overview of HP BladeSystem Software Tools	17
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)	17
Headless Operation	17
ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack	17
HP Systems Insight Manager	17
Enclosure Self Recovery (ESR)	17
HP PC Blade Enclosure Management System and Utilities	17
Getting Started	19
Reviewing Configuration Tools and Information	19
Identifying Integrated Administrator Components	20
Determining the Integrated Administrator’s Initial IP Address	20
Requirements for Local Client Devices	21
Default Values for the Integrated Administrator	21
Determining the IP Address Using the Local Console	22
Setting Up the Web-Based User Interface	23
Additional Steps	25
Web Browser Interface	26
Accessing the Web-based User Interface	26
Web-Based Navigation	27
Top Panel	27
Left Panel	27
Deck Panel	28
Enclosure Tab	29
Enclosure Information	29
Network Configuration	33
SNMP Configuration	35
Power Readings	37
Virtual Buttons	38
System Log	39
System Log Policy	40
Bays Tab	41
Bay List	41
Bay Information	42
Remote Console	44
Virtual Buttons	45
Console Log	47
Bay Power Consumption	47
Administration Tab	49
User List	49
Group List	50
Add User	51
Add Group	52
View/Modify User	54
View/Modify Group	54
Event List Tab	55
Event Log Policy	56
Interconnect Tab	57
Command Line Interface	59
Accessing the Command Line Interface	60
Accessing Remotely through the Management Connector	60
Accessing Locally through the Console Connector	60
Operating the Command Line Interface	61
General Commands	61
General Management Commands	61
User Account Commands	63
Enclosure Network Configuration Commands	67
Enclosure Management Commands	69
Blade PC Bay Management Commands	72
Command Line Event Messages	74
Functionality Exclusive to the Command Line Interface	77
Setting Up the System	81
User Permissions	82
Customizing the Enclosure Settings	83
Modifying Enclosure and Rack Names	83
Modifying the Asset Tag Number	84
Modifying the Date and Time	85
Setting Up User Accounts	87
Adding a Group	87
Adding a User	89
Enabling Remote Console Sessions to Blade PCs	92
Setting Up AlertMail	92
E-mail Alerts	93
Setting Up IP Security	94
Setting Up Automatic Time Configuration (NTP)	95
Configuring SNMP Support	96
Entering a Community String	96
Modifying the System Location	97
Modifying the System Contact Information	97
Adding Trap Targets	97
Removing Trap Targets	98
Configuring SOAP Support Tasks	99
Enabling SOAP Interface	99
Disabling SOAP Interface	99
Supported SOAP Interface Commands	100
Performing Common Administrative Tasks	101
Managing Blade PC Bays	101
Opening a Remote Console Session to a Blade PC	101
Accessing the ROM-Based Setup Utility for a blade PC	102
Reviewing Activity for a Blade PC	104
Powering Off the Blade PC	104
Identifying a Blade PC Using the Unit Identification LED	105
Managing the Enclosure	107
Reviewing the Activity of the Enclosure	107
Identifying the Enclosure Using the Unit Identification LED	109
Generating an Enclosure Summary	109
Identifying Problem Components	111
Managing Users	115
Modifying a User’s Rights to Blade PC Bays	115
Creating a New Group with the Updated Access Rights	115
Modifying Group Rights to Blade PC Bays	115
Disabling and Deleting User Accounts	117
Deleting a User Account	118
Deleting Group Accounts	119
Performing Advanced Functions	121
Replicating the Configuration of the Integrated Administrator	122
Administering Security Certificates	122
Creating a Certificate Request	123
Downloading a Security Certificate	123
Key-Based SSH Authentication	123
Configuring Blade PC Boot Order	124
Powering Off the Enclosure	125
Disabling Network Protocols	126
Upgrading the Integrated Administrator Firmware	127
Recovering a Lost Administrator Password	127
Launching Flash Disaster Recovery	128
Command Line Conventions	131
Error Messages	132
Warning Messages	132
Enclosure Warning Messages	132
Blade PC Warning Messages	133
Administration Warning Messages	133
Error Messages	134
Enclosure Error Messages	134
Blade PC Bay Error Messages	134
Administration Error Messages	134
Blade PC Diagnostic Messages	137
Maskable Enclosure System Log Messages	139
Maskable Enclosure Event Messages	141
Troubleshooting	144
Event Icons and Details	146
Factory Default Settings	148
Enclosure	148
Users	148
Groups	150
Network	150
Protocol	150
Time Zone Settings	151
Universal	151
Africa	152
Asia	152
Europe	153
Oceania	154
Polar	155
Americas	155
Open Source Availability	157
Supported SNMP Traps	158

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