System Startup, Configuration, and Shutdown Reference Manual (32650-90907)

Appendix H
Using the Guardian Service Processor (GSP)
GSP Modes
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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 titled 'Console and Remote Port Configuration (CA, ER)' If the
system is not booted, you may see the Boot Console Handler (BCH) or Initial System Loader (ISL>)
prompt depending on the state of the system.Configuring the Console Terminal
• 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 should 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.