AB300A Server Console Solution User Guide July 2004 (Second Edition) Part Number AB300-90003
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Contents Abstract ............................................................................................................................... 5 Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... 5 AB300A Contents ............................................................................................................... 5 Connecting the Console to the Server........................................................................
Abstract This guide provides instructions for using the HP AB300A Server Console Solution. This solution uses an HP Compaq Thin Client T5500 as a terminal emulator for the HP9000 and Integrity servers. The HP 9000 and Integrity servers use a character cell ("dumb") terminal over a serial RS232 connection to act as the console for the system. This approach is used because the console has to be able to communicate with server hardware over a simple link that does not require an active server OS.
Connecting the Console to the Server The RS-232 port on the thin client is connected to the serial console port on the server. The connection is made with the DB9 Serial Cable (5184-1894) included in the server console solution bundle. NOTE: The HP Compaq Thin Client t5500 in the console bundle is a fully functional thin client and supports the full range of thin client connections.
Thin Client Rear Components Figure 2: Rear Components Table 2: Rear Components Item Description 1 Ethernet RJ-45 connector 2 Cable lock slot 3 Parallel connector (burgundy) 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors (4) 5 Line-in audio, microphone (pink) 6 Line-out audio, headphone (lime) 7 Power connector (12V, 3.
Configuring the AB300A as an RS-232 Console The following section describes how to create a terminal emulator session, how to create an auto log on user account, and how to configure the terminal emulator session to automatically launch when the thin client is rebooted for any reason. NOTE: There is currently no method of saving these configuration parameters to a file that can be retrieved at a later time. Therefore, it is imperative that all configuration parameters are recorded for future use.
Figure 3: Connection Information 8. If selecting the VT100 emulation mode, click the Emulation dropdown list to select the VT100 emulation mode. Enter the required VT Terminal ID setting and click Next. 9. Select Serial option, and click the Configure button.
Figure 4: Host Information 10. Select None in the Flow Control dropdown list. Figure 5: Configuration of COM1 11. Click OK button to accept and close the Configuration of COM1 dialog box. 12. Click Next on the Host Information window. 13. From the Advanced Options page, choose preferred options. 14. The Connection Wizard will create an icon with the same name you chose for the Connection Name. This icon will appear in the HP Connection window and on the desktop.
Creating the Auto Log On User Account 1. Create a login user by selecting Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double click the Security icon and select the Users tab. 3. Create a new user, such as “vt-100 user”, by clicking Add and entering the new user name. Click OK. NOTE: Do not assign a password for the new user at this time. 4. Select the System tab on the Security screen.
NOTE: Modes other than “Kiosk” can be selected. The following is a description of all available modes: Auto: Automatically starts HP Connection Administrator, HPConnection Window, and Windows Explorer. Manual: Automatically starts Windows Explorer and HPConnection Window. There is an HP Connection Administrator option in the Start menu and an HP Connection Administrator icon in the HP Connection Window that can be selected to run HP Connection Administrator.
Additional Reference Information For additional reference information on configuring and using the AB300A components, please refer to the following documents. Table 3: Thin Client Documentation Title Part Number Compaq Terminal Emulation Quick Reference Guide: Extended Emulation 287004-00x HP Compaq Thin Client t5000 Series Troubleshooting Guide 335795-00x Hardware Reference Guide: HP Compaq Thin Client t5000 Series 334457-00x Administrator’s Guide: Microsoft Windows CE .
HP Compaq Thin Client t5500 Options NOTE: The console solution should generally be kept as configured for the HP9000 and Integrity servers. Adding optional hardware components is not recommended nor is it supported by HP. Warranty and Support Your AB300A Console Solution Bundle includes a 3-year next-day on-site warranty. For service and support on all components of the AB300A bundle, contact your local HP9000 and Integrity Server support service center.
Thin Client Table 5: Thin Client FRU Description Replace FRU Part Number Exchange FRU Part Number Console (Thin Client) Base Unit N/A 325698-001 FRU Description Replace FRU Part Number Exchange FRU Part Number SPS-MON S5500 NHNA-JPN 261601-553 331751-003 SPS-MON S5500 MPR, NH-EMEA 261601-663 331752-004 SPS-MON S5500 SH 261601-656 331752-006 SPS-MON S5500 EH 261601-559 331751-009 FRU Description Replace FRU Part Number Exchange FRU Part Number US English 326227-001 N/A Europe-Engli
Miscellaneous Parts Table 8: Miscellaneous 16 FRU Description Replace FRU Part Number Exchange FRU Part Number Mouse 323615-001 N/A Console (Thin Client) Adptr AC-DC 12V 325709-001 N/A Ft Stand w/screws 336604-001 N/A AB300A Console User Guide
