Specifications

Escala Tower PL & S, E, T System Hardware
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2. Escala Hardware Management Console (HMC)
2.1. Hardware Management Console (HMC) for PL420T multi-partioning configurations
The Hardware Management Console (HMC) is a dedicated device that provides a set of functions for
PL420T multi-partitioning configurations:
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Creating and storing LPAR profiles that define the processor, memory, and I/O resources allocated
to a partition.
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Starting, stopping and resetting a system partition.
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Booting a partition or system by selecting a profile.
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Displaying system and partition status.
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Displaying the contents of a virtual operator panel for each partition or controlled system.
Redundancy can be provided by connecting 2 HMCs to Escala PL420T.
Ethernet connection between the HMC and each active partition is recommended. This connection
provides:
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Additional system management such as WebSM for each individual partition
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Collection and passing of hardware service events to the HMC
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Total system inventory collection
2.2. Hardware Management Console (CSKG007 for PL420T HMC without keyboard)
CSKG007 discontinued as of August 15, 2003
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1 GB of system memory
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40 GB minimum hard disk
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DVD-RAM for Backup
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One Ethernet port
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One integrated graphics port
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Two integrated serial ports
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Six USB ports
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3 PCI slots
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One mouse - Stealth Black with Keyboard Attach Cable
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One 15M Cable, Hardware System Console to Host
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One 17" Color Monitor, Stealth Black
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One 2 M Extender Cable - USB Keyboard
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One 10 M Cable RJ45/RJ45 Category 5