HP rp8420 HP 9000 rp8420 Server - User Service Guide, Fifth Edition - Page 92

Afterwards, the ^M will not return when the enter key is pressed. The issue will return if the MP is reset through the modem. Server Management Overview Server management consists of four basic functional groups: • Chassis management • Chassis logging • Console and session redirection • Service access Chassis Management Chassis management consists of control and sensing the state of the server subsystems: • Control and sensing of bulk power • Control and sensing of DC-to-DC converters • Control and sensing of fans • Control of the front panel LEDs • Sensing temperature • Sensing of the power switch • Sensing chassis intrusion • Reading FRU PROMS Chassis Logging Chassis logging consists of maintaining logs of chassis codes: • Boot codes • Activity codes • Error codes Console and Session Redirection Console and session redirection allows the console and session terminals to be connected over RS-232, a modem, or a LAN connection (Web console). Service Access Service access allows access to and control of server state. Service access is secured by a password. Service access functions include: • Access to chassis logs • Configuration of partitions • Control for online addition and replacement • Access to the virtual front panel • Transfer of control and reset Server Management Behavior This section describes how the system responds to over-temperature situations, how the firmware controls and monitors fans, and how it controls power to the server. Thermal Monitoring The manageability firmware is responsible for monitoring the ambient temperature in the server and taking appropriate action if this temperature becomes too high. To this end, the ambient 92 Troubleshooting