Overview, Introduction, Web interface requirements – HP Modular Cooling System Options User Manual
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Overview
Introduction
The HP mc-Series 5042 Rack has a management module with a web interface that analyzes, queries, and
manages various measurements and warning and alarm messages from the MCS 5042 unit.
The management module analyzes measurements provided by the cooling unit, generates any necessary
warning or alarm messages, and sends the messages to the web interface.
When a new warning or alarm occurs, the following events occur:
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The warning and alarm messages (on page
) appear on the operator display and the web interface
Alarms menu and Alarm History menu (on page
•
An SNMP trap is sent to up to four trap receivers ("
" on page
).
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An alarm relay is also activated (if enabled).
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An audible alarm is signaled by the MCS 5042 unit internal beeper (if enabled in the appropriate web
interface menu).
For more information on connecting an alarm device to the management module alarm relay, see the HP
mc-Series 5042 Rack User Guide.
Various system values can be set through the web interface and sent to the management module. You can
monitor the MCS 5042 unit with HP SIM. For more information, see "Systems Insight Manager integration
)."
Web interface requirements
The following table lists the minimum requirements necessary to operate the web interface.
Component
Requirement
Web browser on a client
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Microsoft® Internet Explorer 8.0
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Red Hat Linux operating system (32-bit only)
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SUSE Linux operating system (32-bit only)
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Mozilla Firefox 4.0
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SLES 11 Mozilla Firefox 3.6.17
Monitor resolution
Minimum supported resolution of 1024 x 768, 16-bit
high color. (Maximize the browser window for optimal
display.)
Desktop resolution
To configure the desktop resolution:
1
Right-click the mouse, and select Configure
Desktop.
2
Select 1152 x 864.
3
Select 75 Hz.