HP ProLiant xw460c Blade Workstation - Manual (Page 5)

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Console Redirection Overview
In This Section
Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 5
Initialization.................................................................................................................................... 6
Connectivity ................................................................................................................................... 6
Console Redirection Features ......................................................................................................... 6
Purpose
The purpose of console redirection is to provide the capability to remotely
manage a server in a headless environment. Through BIOS Serial Console
redirection, you can see POST messages, navigate option ROM (such as ORCA)
setup menus, and use RBSU through a serial connection to the server COM port.
The local keyboard and monitor are no longer required to set up or configure the
system. The remote server setup and configuration can also be performed
remotely through the terminal server, iLO Management Processor, or RILOE
board. Some OSs support console redirection as well.
IMPORTANT: For documentation purposes, the local server refers to
the one that you are remotely configuring. Though this local server does
not require a keyboard and monitor, you will need a keyboard and
monitor on the system you are using to enter BIOS Serial Console
commands.
NOTE: This document is designed to provide information for BIOS
Serial Console on any compatible server. It is generic in nature and
therefore may contain options that are not valid on all servers.
Introduction
Two separate technologies enable console redirection. The first, BIOS Serial
Console, is the focus of this document and can be enabled in the ROM. The other
is console redirection through the OS, such as EMS support, and requires OS
support and ROM support.