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Remote console feature – HP Netserver E Server series User Manual

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Chapter 8

Configuring the HP NetServer

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Remote Console Feature

The HP Remote Console is built into the HP NetServer’s BIOS and is NOS
independent. This feature uses HP’s BIOS level remote access to diagnose and
remedy problems associated with a NetServer’s hardware operations or
configuration.

Enabling the Remote Console Feature

To enable the Remote Console feature of the HP NetServer E 800, enter the BIOS
Setup Utility as described previously, then do the following:

1. Select Configuration from the menu bar.

2. Select Integrated I/O Ports.

3. Select Serial Ports.

4. Select Console Redirection.

5. Set the Com Port Address to 3F8/IRQ 4 (Serial Port A).

6. Select a baud rate.

7. Select console type.

8. Select flow control.

9. Select modem for console connection.

10. Then, after setting up your NetServer and a remote PC console with

modems, you install your terminal emulation software (pcANYWHERE32
included with the NetServer) on the remote console to establish a
connection. For in-depth details on configuring and using the Remote
Console feature, refer to the "Remote Administrator Guide" on the HP
NetServer Online Documentation CD-ROM
.

About the Remote Console Feature

The following text and illustration show how HP’s Remote Console is connected
to the HP NetServer.