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Management Processor (MP)
The management processor is an independent support system for the server. It provides a way for you to
connect to a server and perform administration or monitoring tasks for the server hardware.
The management processor controls power, reset, transfer of control (TOC) capabilities, provides console
access, displays and records system events, and can display detailed information about the various internal
subsystems. The management processor also provides a virtual front panel which can be used to monitor the
front panel LEDs from a remote location.
The management processor is available whenever the system is connected to a power source, even if the hp
Integrity cx2600 server main power switch is in the off position.
Access to the management processor can be restricted by user accounts. User accounts can be password
protected and provide a specific level of access to the server and management processor commands.
Multiple users can interact with the management processor. Users can select any of the following options
from the MP Main Menu: enter management processor command mode, enter console, view event logs, view
console history, display virtual front panel, enter console session, or connect to another management
processor. Multiple users can select different options from the MP Main Menu at the same time. However,
management processor command mode and console mode are mirrored. The MP allows only one user at a
time to have write access to the shared console.
Accessing the Management Processor
You can connect a console to the management processor using either of the following methods:
• Local access-connect a terminal to the rear panel console/remote/UPS port using a breakout cable.
• Network access-connect via web console or telnet to the management processor LAN port, if login access
through the management processor LAN is enabled.
Local Terminal Access to the Management Processor
Communication with the management processor can be established by connecting a terminal to the local MP
I/O serial port (Console/Remote/UPS connector) on the server rear panel. Install the M (breakout) cable and
connect the terminal to the console connector of the M cable.
A terminal session may be established using a standalone terminal, or using terminal emulation software
such as Reflection 1 running on a PC. Install the breakout (M) cable (connect to the Console/Remote/UPS
connector) and connect the terminal to the Console connector.
During installation, communicating with the management processor enables such tasks as:
• Verifying that the components are present and installed correctly
• Setting the LAN IP addresses
Setting Terminal Parameters
After powering on the terminal, ensure the communications settings are as follows:
•8/none (parity)
• 9600 baud
• None (receive)
•None (transmit)
