HP Rack and Power Manager User Guide

Installation
Browser Requirements
Table 2-4 lists the minimum HP Rack and Power Manager browser requirements.
Table 2-4: Minimum Web Browser Requirements
Software Browser
Web browser on a client Windows:
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
• Sun Java
TM
Plug-in 1.4.2_02
(recommended)
1
Linux:
• Mozilla 1.4 or later
• Sun Java Plug-in 1.4.2_02 (recommended)
2
• The libgcc 3.x.x package
Monitor resolution Minimum supported resolution of 1024 x 768,
16-bit high color (maximize browser window for
optimal display)
1
A Java Plug-in installation occurs immediately upon browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager for
the first time. Verify that the recommended Java Plug-in is installed.
2
The Java Plug-in must be manually installed and a link must be created between the plug-in and
the Mozilla browser. The plug-in is included in the install directory in the Web/Plugin folder.
Installation Overview
Follow these guidelines when installing the HP Rack and Power Manager components:
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Management Server—Install the Management Server on the computer that will be
responsible for managing other systems and devices.
IMPORTANT: Devices should be managed by a single Management Server.
System Agent—Install the System Agent on any computer that will control the shutdown
and restart of a UPS load segment or receive commands from the Management Server.
Serial Relay Agent—Install the Serial Relay Agent on any computer that is serially
attached to a UPS.
For each component of HP Rack and Power Manager, two installation options exist:
Graphical user interface (GUI) installation—A series of dialog boxes and prompts
guide you through the installation process.
Silent installation—A text form is filled out, and the installation program completes the
installation.
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