HP AB300A User Manual

AB300A Server Console Solution

User Guide

July 2004 (Second Edition)
Part Number AB300-90003

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AB300A Console User Guide

February 2004 (First Edition)
Part Number AB300-90001

July 2004 (Second Edition)
Part Number AB300-90003

Contents

Abstract ............................................................................................................................... 5

Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... 5

AB300A Contents ............................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Console to the Server.............................................................................. 6

Thin Client Front Components............................................................................................................... 6

Thin Client Rear Components................................................................................................................ 7

Configuring the AB300A as an RS-232 Console.............................................................. 8

Creating a Terminal Emulator Session ......................................................................................................... 8

Creating the Auto Log On User Account.................................................................................................... 11

Configuring the TEC Session to Launch at Reboot.................................................................................... 11

Additional Reference Information ................................................................................... 13

HP Compaq Thin Client t5500 Options ........................................................................... 14

Warranty and Support ...................................................................................................... 14

FRU Parts List................................................................................................................... 14

Cables.......................................................................................................................................................... 14

Thin Client .................................................................................................................................................. 15

Monitors...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Keyboards ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Miscellaneous Parts .................................................................................................................................... 16

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Abstract

This guide provides instructions for using the HP AB300A Server Console Solution. This
solution uses an HP Compaq Thin Client T5500 as a terminal emulator for the HP9000 and
Integrity servers.

The HP 9000 and Integrity servers use a character cell ("dumb") terminal over a serial RS232
connection to act as the console for the system. This approach is used because the console has
to be able to communicate with server hardware over a simple link that does not require an
active server OS. Traditional dumb terminals offer limited functionality and they are
increasingly difficult to supply.

Audience Assumptions

This guide is intended for the person who installs and administers servers.

AB300A Contents

The AB300A HP9000 & Integrity Server Console Solution Bundle includes the following
components:

1. HP Compaq Thin Client t5500 Thin Client (DC641A#xxx)

2. HP S5500 15” VGA Monitor (P9006A#xxx)

3. USB Keyboard and Mouse

4. DB9 Serial Cable (5184-1894)

5. AC Power Adapter

6. 2 Power Cords

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