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Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide
Writer: Caroline Juszczak Project: Compaq Integrated Remote Console User Guide Comments: 281862-002
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COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Chapter 1
Introduction
Compaq Integrated Remote Console (IRC) is an integrated hardware function
that provides remote access and remote control to diagnose server failures
interactively. IRC gives authorized users direct access to the managed server,
independent of the operating system or other software, from locations a few
feet away or from another continent.
Ability to control the server is not dependent upon any special software running
on the server, nor is it restricted to when the managed server is in a particular
state (like running BIOS). An administrator now has the ability to access the
server, perform diagnostics, reset the system, watch the reset process remotely,
and view Automatic Server Recovery sequences, regardless of whether the
server operating system is online or offline.
IRC capability is built into your server. No add-on system management board is
required.
Integrated Remote Console
Capabilities
The primary capabilities of IRC let you:
■ Access the server via modem from a distant location
■ Access the server via direct-line connection to a terminal or terminal
server
■ Remotely control the managed server with complete remote console
access, regardless of the state of the server operating system
■ Perform a controlled reset of the server, regardless of the state of the
server operating system
■ Cycle the power, unconditionally resetting all features and internal
peripherals, followed by automatic reconnection to Integrated Remote
Console
■ View a complete boot sequence including all ROM POST messages and
operating system load information following an Automatic Server
Recovery event