System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90892)

238 AppendixH
Using the Guardian Service Processor (GSP)
GSP Modes
GSP Modes
When first logging on, the user is part of the mirrored GSP session. The mirrored GSP
session has three major modes:
GSP Command Mode: This is the mode that is active when you enter [ctrl]-B. It is
where you enter the GSP commands.
Console Mode: This mode is active when you enter the GSP CO command. If the OS is
booted you will have access to the MPE Command Interpreter. If you are connected via
the remote console port you can establish an independent session to the OS with the
command ‘SE’ if the ldev has been properly configured on this port. See the section on
how to configure the ldev on the modem port in MPE.(??? Where is this?)
VFP or Alert Mode: The Virtual Front Panel is the method used to display the chassic
codes or the state of the front panel LEDs. This mode is also entered if a hardware
chassic code arrive that indicates a problem with the hardware while in the Early Boot
Mode after a TC or RS command.
Configuring the Console terminal
Some of the terminal configuration parameters are important for proper GSP operation.
The C1099A terminals connected to the local and remote console ports sh
ould be configured with the following parameter settings: All other terminal paramters not
mentioned should be left at the default setting. To get to the configuration menus press the
[F10] key then [F8].
F2 Genrl:
Emulation=HPTerm
Enhanced=On
F6 Ports:
EIA Baud Rate=9600
EIA Data Forma=8/1/N
EIA Parity Check=Off
EIA Xmit=No Protocol
EIA_Recv=Xon-Xoff(XPC)
F7 HostComm Mode=CharacterLocal Echo=Off
F9 Emul:Terminal ID: 70096
NOTE The HP C1099A terminal is the model that is officially supported on the N
and A Class systems. There have been no steps taken to preclude operation
with other terminals, for example, the GSP does not check the terminal
identication. Use other terminals at your own risk.
Entering GSP Command Mode
When the console is in GSP Command mode you have access to the GSP commands and