HP Virtual Connect for c-Class BladeSystem
Version 3.10/3.15
User Guide
Abstract
This document contains user information for HP Virtual Connect Manager Version 3.10/3.15. This document is for the person who installs,
administers, and troubleshoots servers and storage systems. HP assumes you are qualified in the servicing of computer equipment and trained in
recognizing hazards in products with hazardous energy levels.
March 2011
Edition: 5
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Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 7
What's New ............................................................................................................................................. 7
Virtual Connect documentation .................................................................................................................... 7
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Virtual Connect overview ............................................................................................................................ 9
Using multiple enclosures ................................................................................................................ 10
HP Virtual Connect Manager........................................................................................................ 11
Configuring browser support .................................................................................................................... 11
Virtual Connect and RDP .......................................................................................................................... 12
Accessing HP Virtual Connect Manager ..................................................................................................... 12
Command line overview ................................................................................................................. 13
Logging on to the HP Virtual Connect Manager GUI .................................................................................... 14
HP Virtual Connect Home ......................................................................................................................... 15
About HP Virtual Connect Manager ........................................................................................................... 15
Navigating the HP Virtual Connect Manager GUI ........................................................................................ 15
Navigation overview ..................................................................................................................... 15
Tree view ..................................................................................................................................... 17
Domain Status summary ................................................................................................................. 17
Domain Status screen ..................................................................................................................... 19
Enclosures View ............................................................................................................................ 20
Status icon definitions .................................................................................................................... 21
Other icon definitions ..................................................................................................................... 22
Export support information ........................................................................................................................ 22
Reset Virtual Connect Manager ................................................................................................................. 22
Recovering remote enclosures ......................................................................................................... 23
Domain management .................................................................................................................. 24
Domain overview .................................................................................................................................... 24
Enclosure serial numbers ................................................................................................................ 24
Firmware updates .................................................................................................................................... 25
Domain Settings (Domain Configuration) screen .......................................................................................... 26
Deleting a domain ......................................................................................................................... 26
Domain Settings (Domain IP Address) screen .............................................................................................. 27
Domain Settings (Domain Enclosures) screen ............................................................................................... 28
Adding and importing a remote enclosure ........................................................................................ 29
Removing a remote enclosure .......................................................................................................... 31
Domain Settings (Backup/Restore) screen ................................................................................................... 32
Domain Settings (Local Users) screen ......................................................................................................... 33
Add new user ............................................................................................................................... 36
Directory Settings (Directory Server) screen ................................................................................................. 38
Directory Settings (Directory Groups) screen ............................................................................................... 39
Add LDAP Group .......................................................................................................................... 40
Directory Settings (Directory Certificate) screen............................................................................................ 41
Test LDAP authentication .......................................................................................................................... 41
SNMP overview ...................................................................................................................................... 42
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