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About This Guide

Audience Assumptions............................................................................................................................... vii

Symbols in Text.......................................................................................................................................... vii

Text Conventions ....................................................................................................................................... vii

Related Documents.................................................................................................................................... viii

Getting Help .............................................................................................................................................. viii

Technical Support............................................................................................................................... viii

HP Website ......................................................................................................................................... viii

Authorized Reseller ...............................................................................................................................ix

Reader’s Comments .....................................................................................................................................ix

Chapter 1

Overview

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 1-1

HP Rack and Power Manager Overview................................................................................................... 1-3

HP Rack and Power Manager Architecture ........................................................................................ 1-4

Supported Hardware Configurations .................................................................................................. 1-8

Power Protection for the Rack and Power Management Server....................................................... 1-18

Chapter 2

Installation

System Requirements................................................................................................................................ 2-1

Browser Requirements........................................................................................................................ 2-4

Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................ 2-4

Installing Components on Windows Operating Systems .......................................................................... 2-5

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method.......................................................... 2-5

Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method............. 2-17

Installing Components on Linux Operating Systems.............................................................................. 2-19

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method........................................................ 2-19

Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method............. 2-32

Installing Components on NetWare Operating Systems ......................................................................... 2-34

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method........................................................ 2-34

Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method............. 2-45

Upgrading From HP Rack and Power Manager 1.0................................................................................ 2-46

Upgrading Components on Windows Systems Using the GUI Method........................................... 2-47

Upgrading Components on Windows Systems Using the Silent Method......................................... 2-48

Upgrading Components on Linux Systems Using the GUI Method................................................. 2-49

Upgrading Components on Linux Systems Using the Silent Method .............................................. 2-50

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Contents

Upgrading Components on NetWare Systems Using the GUI Method ............................................2-51

Upgrading Components on NetWare Systems Using the Silent Method..........................................2-52

Uninstalling Components from Windows Systems .................................................................................2-54

Uninstalling Components from Linux Systems.......................................................................................2-54

Uninstalling Components from NetWare Systems ..................................................................................2-55

Chapter 3

Access and Navigation

Browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager ...............................................................................................3-1

Browsing Remotely.............................................................................................................................3-1

Browsing Locally ................................................................................................................................3-2

Regarding the Browser Security Alert.......................................................................................................3-3

Establishing a Secure Session for Internet Explorer ...........................................................................3-3

Establishing a Secure Session for Mozilla ..........................................................................................3-4

Logging Into HP Rack and Power Manager ..............................................................................................3-5

Navigating HP Rack and Power Manager .................................................................................................3-5

Chapter 4

Configuration

Settings Tab ...............................................................................................................................................4-1

Automatic Discovery Screen...............................................................................................................4-2

Manual Discovery Screen....................................................................................................................4-4

Discovery Results Screen....................................................................................................................4-7

Device Management Screen................................................................................................................4-8

Agent Management Screen................................................................................................................4-10

User Administration Screen ..............................................................................................................4-13

My Account Screen...........................................................................................................................4-15

Notification Recipients Screen..........................................................................................................4-16

Session Management Screen .............................................................................................................4-20

System Logs Screen ..........................................................................................................................4-21

Database Screen ................................................................................................................................4-22

Email Server Setup Screen ................................................................................................................4-23

Configuration Screen.........................................................................................................................4-24

About RPM Screen............................................................................................................................4-25

Chapter 5

Operation

Devices Tab ...............................................................................................................................................5-1

Devices Home Screen................................................................................................................................5-2

CMC Devices.............................................................................................................................................5-2

Device Overview Screen .....................................................................................................................5-3

Logs and Reports Screen.....................................................................................................................5-5

Sensor Setup Screen ............................................................................................................................5-7

Accessory Setup Screen ......................................................................................................................5-9

Event Response Overview Screen.....................................................................................................5-12

Properties Screen...............................................................................................................................5-17

Manual Control Screen......................................................................................................................5-19

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UPS Devices............................................................................................................................................ 5-20

Device Overview Screen................................................................................................................... 5-21

Logs and Reports Screen .................................................................................................................. 5-23

Attached Agents Screen.................................................................................................................... 5-25

Power Fail Settings Screen ............................................................................................................... 5-26

Scheduled Shutdowns Screen ........................................................................................................... 5-30

Event Response Overview Screen .................................................................................................... 5-32

Properties Screen .............................................................................................................................. 5-37

Diagnostics Screen............................................................................................................................ 5-38

Manual Control Screen ..................................................................................................................... 5-39

Agents Tab .............................................................................................................................................. 5-40

Managed Agents Screen ................................................................................................................... 5-41

Queries Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 5-42

Queries Screen .................................................................................................................................. 5-42

Home Tab................................................................................................................................................ 5-44

Home Screen..................................................................................................................................... 5-44

Chapter 6

Troubleshooting

Appendix A

Alert Messages

Contents

Appendix B

Using HP Rack and Power Manager with HP Systems Insight Manager

Discovering HP Rack and Power Manager...............................................................................................B-1

Receiving SNMP Traps.............................................................................................................................B-2

Launching HP Rack and Power Manager from the HPSIM Tools Menu .................................................B-3

Appendix C

Using HP Rack and Power Manager with HP Insight Manager 7 SP2

Configuring Insight Manager 7 SP2..........................................................................................................C-1

Configuring HP Rack and Power Manager ...............................................................................................C-1

Appendix D

Backing Up and Restoring Rack and Power Manager

Appendix E

HP Rack and Power Manager Security Considerations

Index

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This guide provides information about HP Rack and Power Manager including installation, configuration, operation, and troubleshooting.

Audience Assumptions

This guide is intended for individuals requiring information about the management of HP Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs) and Console Management Controllers (CMCs).

Symbols in Text

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NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.

Text Conventions

This document uses the following conventions:

• Italic type indicates complete titles of manuals or variables. Variables include information that varies in system output, command lines, and command parameters in text.

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Getting Help

If you have a problem and have exhausted the information in this guide, you can get further information and other help in the following locations.

Technical Support

HP Website

In North America, call the HP Technical Support Phone Center at 1-800-652-6672. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For continuous quality improvement, calls may be recorded or monitored. Outside North America, call the nearest HP Technical Support Phone Center. For telephone numbers of worldwide Technical Support Centers, go to http://www.hp.com.

Have the following information available before you call:

• Technical support registration number (if applicable)

• Product serial number

• Product model name and number

• Applicable error messages

• Add-on boards or hardware

• Third-party hardware or software

• Operating system type and revision level

• Power management software type and version

For information on this product as well as the latest drivers, firmware updates, and service packs, go to http://www.hp.com.

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Authorized Reseller

For the name of your nearest authorized reseller:

• In the United States, call 1-800-345-1518.

• In Canada, call 1-800-263-5868.

• Elsewhere, see the HP website for locations and telephone numbers.

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Introduction

HP Rack and Power Manager is enterprise-grade software that enables users to monitor, manage, and control both power and rack environments through comprehensive control of HP Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPSs) and the HP rack environmental monitor, the Console Management Controller (CMC). HP Rack and Power Manager software provides comprehensive device control in data center environments where multiple users need to access and manage many devices. A familiar browser interface provides secure remote access (128-bit Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption) to management agents anywhere on the network. HP Rack and Power Manager enables users to schedule system shutdowns, control power failure settings, and define UPS load segments to allow for maximum uptime of critical servers. This software offers several new features, such as the ability to configure redundant UPSs and system event handling, which enables users to establish power and environmental failure policies with programmed automatic responses.

Use HP Rack and Power Manager to monitor, manage, and control:

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HP Tower UPSs—UPS T700, UPS T1000 XR, UPS T1500 XR, and UPS T2200 XR

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HP Rack UPSs—UPS R1500 XR, UPS R3000 XR, UPS R5500 XR, UPS R6000, and UPS R12000 XR

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HP CMCs—Rack environmental monitoring devices

HP Rack and Power Manager software can run as a stand-alone power management system or be configured to run with other SNMP-management programs:

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HP Rack and Power Manager can be configured as a plug-in for HP Systems Insight Manager. For more information, refer to Appendix B in this guide.

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HP Rack and Power Manager can send traps with a URL to HP Insight Manager 7. For more information, refer to Appendix C in this guide.

This flexibility enables you to monitor, manage, and control the rack and power environments of networked and serially-attached devices (CMCs and UPSs), regardless of the system management method. For ease of configuration, HP Rack and Power Manager can be configured to perform device auto-discovery and to copy alert notifications of already managed devices to newly managed devices. To facilitate day-to-day maintenance tasks, the software provides detailed system logs and system diagnostics, including UPS battery checks.

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Use HP Rack and Power Manager to:

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Customize alerts — Send e-mail notification messages — Send broadcast notification messages — Send SNMP traps — Issue computer commands — Perform device actions

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Monitor, manage, and control UPSs — Configure redundant UPSs to support servers with multiple power supplies — Manage a graceful shutdown of attached equipment during utility power failures — Manage independent UPS load segments to provide separate power control of

connected equipment

— Prioritize the timing of equipment shutdowns and reboot connected equipment by

load segment

— Shut down and reboot any UPS and attached equipment, based on a user-specified

schedule

— Delay restart by load segment after a power outage to sequence the startup of system

components

— Display UPS logs for analysis — Monitor the status of UPSs and perform UPS diagnostics

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Monitor, manage, and control CMCs — Configure and monitor the CMC sensors and options (air temperature,

shock/vibration, humidity, intrusion, smoke detection, and front and back door locks)

— Activate relay controls — Display CMC logs for analysis — Remotely or locally monitor and control rack environments — Take action when a negative occurrence is taking place

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HP Rack and Power Manager Overview

HP Rack and Power Manager is a Web-based application that lets administrators manage large numbers of devices (HP UPSs and CMCs) in the data center from a single management console. Administrators can monitor, manage, and control devices both locally and remotely through a secure browser interface.

Example 1-1: During a utility power failure, the connected UPSs switch to battery mode. HP Rack and Power Manager can issue an e-mail alert to the system administrator and begin a prioritized system shutdown based on your settings. After power is restored, HP Rack and Power Manager can facilitate a prioritized power up for connected equipment. HP Rack and Power Manager also allows for scheduled on and off times, which promotes power conservation.

The UPS can be configured to extend runtimes for critical devices during utility power failures. For most UPSs, the receptacles on the rear panel can be divided into two or more groups, called load segments, which can be controlled independently. By shutting down a load segment that is connected to less critical equipment, the runtime for more critical equipment is extended, providing additional protection.

Example 1-2: HP Rack and Power Manager has the ability to issue commands to servers that the software recognizes. Issuing commands can be a useful tool in preventing data loss. If a CMC detects an over temperature event or a UPS detects a utility power failure event, the HP Rack and Power Management Server can be configured to issue a command to run a batch file or shell script on the affected system.

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Example 1-3: HP Rack and Power Manager can be configured to monitor set thresholds for CMC sensors and take action when conditions are detected to be outside the threshold. HP Rack and Power Manager can be programmed to turn the rack fans on when the rack temperature is too warm or turn the rack fans off if smoke is detected. Should an unauthorized person attempt to enter the rack, HP Rack and Power Manager can send an alert message to the system administrator and activate an alarm relay switch that can be connected to a siren or rotating light.

Example 1-4: HP Rack and Power Manager can be configured to take action on multiple devices based on an event of a single device. If a CMC installed in a rack on the ninth floor detects an over temperature condition, HP Rack and Power Manager can be configured to send a message to the UPS powering the affected equipment and gracefully shut down the servers installed in the rack. The same is true for UPSs. If a UPS in the same rack loses utility power and goes on battery, the Management Server can be configured to send a message to the CMC installed in that same rack to unlock the rack door.

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HP Rack and Power Manager Architecture

HP Rack and Power Manager leverages a distributed architecture that consists of three major components:

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Management Server

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System Agent

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Serial Relay Agent

Figure 1-1: HP Rack and Power Manager architecture

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 A remote workstation browsing in to the Management Server over the network

3 A management application, such as HP Systems Insight Manager or HP OpenView, on a

remote workstation that is receiving SNMP traps from the Management Server over the network

4 A UPS that is powering multiple servers and communicating with a Management Server

through a serial connection to one of the servers

5 Servers on the network that are running HP Rack and Power Management Agents receive

custom commands from the Management Server

6 A UPS that is providing power to multiple servers and communicating directly with the

Management Server over the network

7 CMCs that are attached to the network are managed by the Management Server

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Management Server

The Management Server component runs on a single server, which acts as the management console. The Management Server communicates with discovered and managed CMCs and UPSs throughout the network. The Management Server continuously polls devices for status. When an alert is detected, the Management Server acts on configured event policies.

IMPORTANT: UPS and CMC devices should be managed by a single Management Server. It is not necessary to have a dedicated server running the Management Server component. Any machine with the available resources can be used.

Additional features of the Management Server include:

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Polling the network for supported UPSs, CMCs, and System Agents (automatic discovery)

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Controlling security and authentication — Individual logon accounts — SSL implemented

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Generating status and configuration pages for authenticated users connecting through a Web browser

Overview

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Generating commands to send to the System Agents to prepare for, initiate, and cancel tasks

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Notifying administrators of alerts by way of e-mails, e-mail pages, and pop-up messages

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Sending alert traps to Insight Manager and other manageability software programs that receive SNMP traps

The Management Server operates on a single server that is running any of the following operating systems:

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Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6

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Microsoft Windows® 2000 Server with Service Pack 4

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 4

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Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server

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Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition

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Red Hat Linux® 7.3 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

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Red Hat Linux 8.0 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS/ES/AS 2.1 with Errata Kernel 2.4.9-e.25

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UnitedLinux 1.0 with Errata Kernel sp2a

NOTE: Conectiva Linux Enterprise Edition, SCO Linux 4.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise 8, and Turbolinux 8 are all powered by UnitedLinux 1.0.

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Overview

System Agent

The System Agent is the software component that runs on a server and allows HP Rack and Power Manager to gracefully shut down the operating system of that server or take another pre-configured action in case of a specific event.

IMPORTANT: Install the System Agent on any server that is attached to a UPS and on any server that HP Rack and Power Manager uses to initiate a command. For more information on using commands, refer to “Commands Tab” in Chapter 5.

A server that has the System Agent installed is discovered and recognized by HP Rack and Power Manager as an agent. Agents can be associated with one or more UPSs or UPS load segments. For more information on associating agents, refer to “Attached Agents Screen” in Chapter 5.

The System Agent operates on any network-connected server that is running one of the following operating systems:

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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 4

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Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server

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Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition

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Novell NetWare 5.1 with Support Pack 6

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Novell NetWare 6.0 with Support Pack 3

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Red Hat Linux 7.3 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

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Red Hat Linux 8.0 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS/ES/AS 2.1 with Errata Kernel 2.4.9-e.25

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UnitedLinux 1.0 with Errata Kernel sp2a

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Serial Relay Agent

The Serial Relay Agent is the software component that runs on a server and allows HP Rack and Power Manager to communicate with a UPS that is serially attached to a network-connected server. A server that has the Serial Relay Agent installed is discovered and recognized by HP Rack and Power Manager as a device with the IP address of the server running the Serial Relay Agent.

The Serial Relay Agent operates on any network-connected server that is serially attached to a UPS and running one the following operating systems:

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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4

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Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 4

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Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server

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Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition

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Novell NetWare 5.1 with Support Pack 6

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Novell NetWare 6.0 with Support Pack 3

Overview

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Red Hat Linux 7.3 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

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Red Hat Linux 8.0 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

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Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS/ES/AS 2.1 with Errata Kernel 2.4.9-e.25

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UnitedLinux 1.0 with Errata Kernel sp2a

NOTE: Conectiva Linux Enterprise Edition, SCO Linux 4.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise 8, and Turbolinux 8 are all powered by UnitedLinux 1.0.

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Overview

Supported Hardware Configurations

HP Rack and Power Manager requires that the Management Server be connected to the network. UPSs and CMCs can be attached in any of the following configurations:

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Configuration A—A CMC is connected directly to the network.

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Configuration B—A UPS is serially attached to a server that is plugged into a load segment on the rear of the same UPS.

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Configuration C—A UPS and a server are both directly connected to the network. The server is plugged into a load segment on the rear of the UPS.

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Configuration D—UPSs are serially attached in a redundant configuration.

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Configuration E—UPSs are network attached in a redundant configuration.

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Configuration F— One UPS is serially attached and one UPS is network attached in a redundant configuration.

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Configuration G—A server that is not connected to a UPS is directly connected to the network and receives commands from the Management Server.

Configuration A

Figure 1-2 illustrates several CMCs connected directly to the network. The CMC is monitored by the Management Server, which is located elsewhere on the network.

Figure 1-2: Configuration A

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 CMC

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Configuration B

Figure 1-3 illustrates a UPS serially attached to a server that is plugged into a load segment of the UPS. The server is connected directly to the network. A Management Server is located elsewhere on the network. The server has an installed System Agent that receives commands, such as displaying a pop-up message or shutting down the operating system, from the Management Server. The server also has an installed Serial Relay Agent that is used for communication between the UPS and the Management Server.

NOTE: Installed agents must be associated with the correct server or UPS load segment in HP Rack and Power Manager. For information on associating agents, refer to “Attached Agents Screen” in Chapter 5.

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Figure 1-3: Configuration B

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 Additional servers power protected by a single UPS (each server requires installation of the

System Agent)

3 Power protected server that is serially attached to the UPS (requires installation of the

System Agent and the Serial Relay Agent)

4 UPS with a serial communication cable attached

5 Utility power feed

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Configuration C

Figure 1-4 illustrates a server that is plugged into a load segment of a UPS. Both the UPS and the server are directly connected to the network. The UPS is monitored by a Management Server that is located elsewhere on the network. The server has an installed System Agent that receives commands, such as displaying a pop-up message or shutting down the operating system, from the Management Server.

Figure 1-4: Configuration C

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 Additional servers power protected by a single UPS (each server requires installation of the

System Agent)

3 Power protected server (requires installation of the System Agent)

4 UPS with an HP SNMP Adapter Card installed

5 Utility power feed

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Configuration D

Figure 1-5 illustrates a redundant configuration in which servers with dual power supplies are protected by multiple UPSs. The servers are both serially attached to different UPSs. One server power supply is connected to a receptacle on the rear panel of each UPS. Each UPS is connected to a separate power feed. The UPSs are monitored by a Management Server located elsewhere on the network. Each server has an installed System Agent that receives commands, such as displaying a pop-up message or shutting down the operating system, from the Management Server. The servers also each have an installed Serial Relay Agent that is used for communication between the UPS and the Management Server.

IMPORTANT: When planning a redundant configuration, consider that in normal operating conditions, servers with multiple power supplies equally distribute the power load across each power feed. A server with two power supplies applies 50% of the load to each power feed. In the event that one power feed fails, the second power feed must be able to handle 100% of the load. Ensure that each UPS in the redundant configuration can support the entire load in the event of a power failure.

Redundant UPS configurations should be tested thoroughly to ensure the load handling capabilities and power fail settings of each UPS before an actual power failure event.

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Figure 1-5: Configuration D

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 Additional servers power protected by multiple UPSs (each server requires installation of

the System Agent)

3 Redundant power protected server that is serially attached to the UPS (requires installation

of the System Agent and the Serial Relay Agent)

4 Redundant power protected server that is serially attached to the UPS (requires installation

of the System Agent and the Serial Relay Agent)

5 UPS with a serial communication cable attached

6 Utility power feed

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Configuration E

Figure 1-6 illustrates a redundant configuration in which one server with dual power supplies is protected by multiple UPSs. One server power supply is connected to a receptacle on the rear panel of each UPS. Each UPS is connected to a separate power feed. The UPSs are monitored by a Management Server located elsewhere on the network. Each server has an installed System Agent that receives commands, such as displaying a pop-up message or shutting down the operating system, from the Management Server.

Redundant UPS configurations should be tested thoroughly to ensure the load handling capabilities and power fail settings of each UPS before an actual power failure event.

Overview

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Figure 1-6: Configuration E

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 Additional servers power protected by multiple UPSs (each server requires installation of

the System Agent)

3 Redundant power protected server (requires installation of the System Agent)

4 UPS with an HP SNMP Adapter Card installed

5 Utility power feed

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Configuration F

Figure 1-7 illustrates a redundant configuration in which servers with dual power supplies are protected by multiple UPSs. One server is serially attached to a UPS. The first server and a second UPS are connected directly to the network. One server power supply is connected to a receptacle on the rear panel of each UPS. Each UPS is connected to a separate power feed. The UPSs are monitored by a Management Server located elsewhere on the network.

Redundant UPS configurations should be tested thoroughly to ensure the load handling capabilities and power fail settings of each UPS before an actual power failure event.

Overview

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Figure 1-7: Configuration F

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 Additional servers power protected by multiple UPSs (each server requires installation of

the System Agent)

3 Redundant power protected server (requires installation of the System Agent)

4 Redundant power protected server that is serially attached to the UPS (requires installation

of the System Agent and the Serial Relay Agent)

5 UPS with an HP SNMP Adapter Card installed

6 UPS with a serial communication cable attached

7 Utility power feed

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Configuration G

Figure 1-8 illustrates a server that is not connected to a UPS but is directly connected to the network. The server has an installed System Agent that receives commands, such as displaying a pop-up message or shutting down the operating system, from the Management Server.

Overview

Figure 1-8: Configuration G

Item Description

1 HP Rack and Power Management Server*

2 Additional non-power protected servers (each server

requires installation of the System Agent)

3 Non-power protected server (requires installation of the

System Agent)

*A dedicated Management Server is not required.

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Power Protection for the Rack and Power Management Server

Power protection for the Management Server is essential. The Management Server is the central point of control of the Rack and Power Management environment. If the Management Server goes down, control of all managed devices is lost. Supported power protection configurations for the Management Server are detailed in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1: Management Server Power Protection Configurations

Number of UPSs UPS Connections Components Required on

Management Server

Single UPS serially attached to the

Management Server

Single Network connected

Redundant Both UPSs network connected

Redundant Both UPSs serially attached*

Redundant One UPS serially attached, one UPS

network connected

* If this configuration is used, the serial communications cable from the second UPS must be

connected to a separate server.

• HP Rack and Power

Manager

• System Agent

• Serial Relay Agent

• HP Rack and Power

Manager

• System Agent

• HP Rack and Power

Manager

• System Agent

• HP Rack and Power

Manager

• System Agent

• Serial Relay Agent

• HP Rack and Power

Manager

• System Agent

• Serial Relay Agent

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System Requirements

IMPORTANT: Verify that the system meets the system requirements before installing HP Rack and

Power Manager.

Table 2-1: Management Server System Requirements

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Hardware and Software

Hardware 500-MHz Intel® Pentium® computer

Disk space 100 MB

System memory 256 MB of RAM

Operating system

Server software

Linux servers running the Management Server component require XWindows with a supported

GUI and the compatible library from the operating system media.

Conectiva Linux Enterprise Edition, SCO Linux 4.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise 8, and Turbolinux 8

are all powered by UnitedLinux 1.0.

Suggested Minimum Requirements

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 4

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition

• Red Hat Linux 7.3 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

• Red Hat Linux 8.0 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS/ES/AS 2.1 with Errata Kernel 2.4.9-e.25

• UnitedLinux 1.0 with Errata Kernel sp2a

• A supported operating system with a static IP address (recommended),

TCP/IP installed and configured

• SNMP services installed and active

• A mail application program with SMTP for e-mail notification of alerts

1, 2

compat-libstdc++.x.x.x.rpm, which is usually available

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Table 2-2: System Agent System Requirements

Hardware and

Suggested Minimum Requirements

Software

Hardware 233-MHz Pentium computer

Disk space 10 MB free disk space

System memory 64 MB of RAM

Operating system

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 4

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition

• Novell NetWare 5.1 with Support Pack 6

• Novell NetWare 6.0 with Support Pack 3

• Red Hat Linux 7.3 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

• Red Hat Linux 8.0 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS/ES/AS 2.1 with Errata Kernel 2.4.9-e.25

• UnitedLinux 1.0 with Errata Kernel sp2a

1, 2

Network Static IP Address

Linux servers running the Management Server component require XWindows with a supported

GUI and the compatible library

compat-libstdc++.x.x.x.rpm, which is usually available

from the operating system media.

Conectiva Linux Enterprise Edition, SCO Linux 4.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise 8, and Turbolinux 8

are all powered by UnitedLinux 1.0.

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Table 2-3: Serial Relay Agent System Requirements

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Hardware and

Suggested Minimum Requirements

Software

Hardware 233-MHz Pentium computer

Disk space 10 MB free disk space

System memory 64 MB of RAM

Operating system

Linux servers running the Management Server component require XWindows with a supported

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server with Service Pack 6

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 4

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server

• Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition

• Novell NetWare 5.1 with Support Pack 6

• Novell NetWare 6.0 with Support Pack 3

• Red Hat Linux 7.3 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

• Red Hat Linux 8.0 Server with Errata Kernel 2.4.20-18

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS/ES/AS 2.1 with Errata Kernel 2.4.9-e.25

• UnitedLinux 1.0 with Errata Kernel sp2a

1, 2

GUI and the compatible library compat-libstdc++.x.x.x.rpm, which is usually available from the operating system media.

Conectiva Linux Enterprise Edition, SCO Linux 4.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise 8, and Turbolinux 8

are all powered by UnitedLinux 1.0.

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Browser Requirements

Table 2-4 lists the minimum HP Rack and Power Manager browser requirements.

Table 2-4: Minimum Web Browser Requirements

Software Browser

Web browser on a client Windows:

Monitor resolution Minimum supported resolution of 1024 x 768,

A Java Plug-in installation occurs immediately upon browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager for

the first time. Verify that the recommended Java Plug-in is installed.

The Java Plug-in must be manually installed and a link must be created between the plug-in and

the Mozilla browser. The plug-in is included in the install directory in the Web/Plugin folder.

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

• Sun Java

(recommended)

Linux:

• Mozilla 1.4 or later

• Sun Java Plug-in 1.4.2_02 (recommended)

• The libgcc 3.x.x package

16-bit high color (maximize browser window for optimal display)

Plug-in 1.4.2_02

Installation Overview

Follow these guidelines when installing the HP Rack and Power Manager components:

•

Management Server—Install the Management Server on the computer that will be responsible for managing other systems and devices.

IMPORTANT: Devices should be managed by a single Management Server.

•

System Agent—Install the System Agent on any computer that will control the shutdown and restart of a UPS load segment or receive commands from the Management Server.

•

Serial Relay Agent—Install the Serial Relay Agent on any computer that is serially attached to a UPS.

For each component of HP Rack and Power Manager, two installation options exist:

•

Graphical user interface (GUI) installation—A series of dialog boxes and prompts guide you through the installation process.

•

Silent installation—A text form is filled out, and the installation program completes the installation.

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Table 2-5 summarizes the available installation options for each operating system.

Table 2-5: Installation Options

Operating System GUI Installation Silent Installation*

Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server Available Available

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Available Available

Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server Available Available

Microsoft Windows 2003 Standard Server Available Available

Microsoft Windows 2003 Enterprise Edition Available Available

Novell NetWare 5.1 Available** Available

Novell NetWare 6.0 Available** Available

Red Hat Linux 7.3 Server Available Available

Red Hat Linux 8.0 Server Available Available

Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS/ES/AS 2.1 Available Available

UnitedLinux 1.0 Available Available

* The Silent installation option only installs agents. Install the Management Server using the

GUI installation method.

** Installation must be run from a Windows workstation connected to the NetWare server.

Installing Components on Windows Operating Systems

The Management Server, System Agent, and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the GUI installation method on any supported Windows operating system.

NOTE: HP Rack and Power Manager components can be installed individually or as a group using the GUI installation method.

The System Agent and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the Silent installation option on any supported Windows operating system.

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method

To install the software on a Windows system using the GUI installation method:

1. Insert the Rack and Power Management Pack CD into the CD-ROM drive of the computer. If the AutoPlay feature is enabled, the installation menu automatically starts.

If the AutoPlay feature is disabled, explore the CD, and double-click HPRPM/Windows folder.

SETUP.EXE in the

If the operating system running is Japanese, the Language screen appears. Select the installation language, and click Next. The Introduction screen appears.

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2. Read the introduction, and click Next.

The License Agreement screen appears.

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3. Read the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and click Next.

NOTE: The radio buttons are inactive until you scroll down to the bottom of the license agreement.

The Choose Product Components screen appears.

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4. Select the component you want to install, and click Next.

NOTE: Multiple components can be installed at one time. Available components include:

• HP Management Server—In stall the Management Server on the computer that will be

responsible for managing other systems and devices.

• HP System Agent—Install the System Age nt on any computer that will control the shutdown

and restart of a UPS load segment or receive commands from the Management Server.

• HP Serial Relay Agent—Install the Ser ial Relay Agent on any computer that is serially

attached to a UPS.

The Choose Install Directory screen appears.

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5. Click Next to install the components in the default folder that is displayed in the Where Would You Like to Install? field. To specify a different folder, click Choose, navigate to the appropriate folder, and click Next.

The Choose Shortcut Folder screen appears.

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6. Select the appropriate radio button to create product icons for HP Rack and Power Manager:

— Program Group—Click Start, select Programs, and select the HP Rack and Power

Manager Program Group. Click HP Rack and Power Manager to launch the software.

— Start Menu—Click Start, and select HP Rack and Power Manager to launch the

software.

— Desktop Icon—Double-click the HP Rack and Power Manager icon on the desktop

to launch the software.

— Other—Double-click the HP Rack and Power Manager link located in a specified

folder on the hard drive to launch the software.

7. Select Create Icons for All Users to display the desktop icon for any user logged in to the computer. Click Next.

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8. If you are installing the Management Server, enter the password for the first administrator

in the Enter Password field. Confirm the password by reentering the password in the Confirm Password field. Additional administrator accounts and passwords can be set up on the HP Rack and Power Manager User Administration screen. For more information on adding accounts, refer to “User Administration Screen” in Chapter 4.

Click Next.

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9. If you are installing the Management Server, enter the password needed to allow HP Rack and Power Manager to communicate with the database in the Enter Password field. Confirm the password by reentering the password in the Confirm Password field. The database password can be changed after installation is complete on the HP Rack and Power Manager Database screen. For more information on changing the database password, refer to “Database Screen” in Chapter 4.

Click Next.

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10. If you are installing the Management Server or the System Agent, enter and confirm a

password to secure the SSL certificate. The password cannot contain blank spaces. Click Next.

The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears.

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11. Review the installation information, and click Install.

The Installing HP Rack and Power Manager screen appears. The components install, and a status bar indicates the installation progress.

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12. If you are installing the Serial Relay Agent, the Setup HP Serial Relay Agent dialog box

appears. Select the COM port on the computer to which the UPS is attached in the Serial Port dropdown box, then click OK.

A message appears, asking to start the Serial Relay Agent. Click Yes. The installation program attempts to communicate with the UPS. After communication is established, the Service Start screen appears.

NOTE: If the Serial Relay Agent fails to communicate with the UPS, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”

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13. Select Start RPM Services? and click Next.

The Install Complete screen appears.

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14. Read the information, and click Done.

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Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method

The System Agent and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the Silent installation option on any supported Windows operating system.

To install using the Silent installation option, a properties file must be created using a text editor with the appropriate variables set for the desired installation options. An example of the properties file is located on the HP Rack and Power Management Pack CD in the HPRPM/Windows folder.

A description of the variables used on the properties file is included in Table 2-6. Examples of the properties file follow.

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Table 2-6: Complete List of Variables

Variable Function

INSTALLER_UI {should be equal to silent} CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET {agent, SRA,

agentSRA}

USER_INSTALL_DIR {Divisions in the file structure between directories should be indicated with the symbol '$/$'. Example: C:$/$hprpm}

USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 {password needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA; should be equal to USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_2}

USER_INPUT_SRA_COM {Communications Port Number the UPS is connected to, needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = SRA or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA}

USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 {this variable is needed to start the services installed; it should be equal to Start RPM Services?}

Use this variable to indicate the install type.

Use this variable to select which agent component to install.

• Use agent to install the System Agent.

• Use SRA to install the Serial Relay Agent.

• Use agentSRA to install both the System

Agent and Serial Relay Agent.

Use this variable to indicate the path to which the agent component is to be installed.

Use this variable to input the SSL certificate password that will be generated during the install.

Use this variable to input the COM port number to which the UPS is connected.

Use this variable to start the HP Rack and Power Manager service.

Example 2-1: Silent System Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent USER_INSTALL_DIR = c:$\$Program Files$\$HPRPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start RPM Services?

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Example 2-2: Silent System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA USER_INSTALL_DIR = c:$/$Program Files$/$HP$/$RPM INSTALL_AGENT = true USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_SRA_COM = 2 USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start CRPM Services?

After saving the text file, run the installer by entering <path to install executable> -f <path to properties file> at the command prompt. For example, if the install executable

(SETUP.EXE) is in the directory c:/hprpm and the properties file (INSTALL.PROP) is in the directory c:/docs, from a command prompt at c:/hprpm, enter:

SETUP.EXE –f C:/DOCS/INSTALL.PROP

Installing Components on Linux Operating Systems

The Management Server, System Agent, and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the GUI installation option on any supported Linux operating system.

NOTE: HP Rack and Power Manager components can be installed individually or as a group using the GUI installation method.

Installation

The System Agent and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the Silent installation option on any supported Linux operating system.

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method

To install the components on a Linux system using the GUI installation method:

1. Insert the Rack and Power Management Pack CD into the CD-ROM drive of the

computer. Mount the CD and locate and run the Linux executable file located in the HPRPM/Linux

folder ( If the operating system running is Japanese, the Language screen appears. Select the

installation language and click Next. The Introduction screen appears.

INSTALL.BIN).

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2. Read the introduction, and click Next.

The License Agreement screen appears.

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3. Read the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and

click Next.

NOTE: The radio buttons are inactive until you scroll down to the bottom of the license agreement.

The Choose Product Components screen appears.

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4. Select the component you want to install, and click Next.

NOTE: Multiple components can be installed at one time. Available components include:

• HP Management Server—In stall the Management Server on the computer that will be

responsible for managing other systems and devices.

• HP System Agent—Install the System Age nt on any computer that will control the shutdown

and restart of a UPS load segment or receive commands from the Management Server.

• HP Serial Relay Agent—Install the Ser ial Relay Agent on any computer that is serially

attached to a UPS.

The Choose Install Directory screen appears.

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5. Click Next to install the components in the default folder that is displayed in the Where

Would You Like to Install? field. To specify a different folder, click Choose, navigate to the appropriate folder, and click Next.

The Choose Link Folder screen appears.

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6. Select the appropriate radio button to create SetupSRA and UninstallRPM links for HP Rack and Power Manager:

— Home folder—Creates the links in the home folder — Other—Creates the links in a specified folder on the hard drive

7. Click Next.

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8. If you are installing the Management Server, enter the password for the first administrator

Click Next.

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Click Next.

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10. If you are installing the Management Server or the System Agent, enter and confirm a

password to secure the SSL certificate. The password cannot contain blank spaces. Click Next.

The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears.

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11. Review the installation information, and click Install.

The Installing HP Rack and Power Manager screen appears. The components install, and a status bar indicates the installation progress.

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12. If you are installing the Serial Relay Agent, check the current settings displayed on the

screen. To adjust the settings, select option 4, and enter the communications port on the computer to which the UPS is attached. Enter the baud rate at which the UPS communicates (9600 or 19200). Select option 1 to save the changes and exit.

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NOTE: Select option 5 to view an extended list of Serial Relay Agent setup options. Select option 3 to display a help file for Serial Relay Agent setup, including advanced options.

NOTE: If the Serial Relay Agent fails to communicate with the UPS, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”

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13. Select Start RPM Services? and click Next.

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The Install Complete screen appears.

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14. Read the information, and click Done.

Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method

The System Agent and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the Silent installation option on any supported Linux operating system.

A description of the variables used on the properties file is included in Table 2-7. Examples of the properties file follow.

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Table 2-7: Complete List of Variables

Variable Function

INSTALLER_UI {should be equal to silent} CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET {agent, SRA,

agentSRA}

USER_INSTALL_DIR {Divisions in the file structure between directories should be indicated with the symbol '$/$'. Example: C:$/$hprpm}

USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 {password needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA; should be equal to USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_2}

USER_INPUT_SRA_COM {Communications Port Number the UPS is connected to, needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = SRA or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA}

USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 {this variable is needed to start the services installed; it should be equal to Start RPM Services?}

Use this variable to indicate the install type.

Use this variable to select which agent component to install.

• Use agent to install the System Agent.

• Use SRA to install the Serial Relay Agent.

• Use agentSRA to install both the System

Agent and Serial Relay Agent.

Use this variable to indicate the path to which the agent component is to be installed.

Use this variable to input the SSL certificate password that will be generated during the install.

Use this variable to input the COM port number to which the UPS is connected.

Use this variable to start the HP Rack and Power Manager service.

Example 2-3: Silent System Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent USER_INSTALL_DIR = $/$opt$/$HP$/$RPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start RPM Services?

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Example 2-4: Silent System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA USER_INSTALL_DIR = $/$opt$/$HP$/$RPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_SRA_COM = 2 USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start CRPM Services?

After saving the text file, run the installer by entering <path to install executable> -f <path to properties file> at the command prompt. For example, if the install executable

(SETUP.EXE) is in the directory c:/hprpm and the properties file (INSTALL.PROP) is in the directory c:/docs, from a command prompt at c:/hprpm, enter:

SETUP.EXE –f C:/DOCS/INSTALL.PROP

Installing Components on NetWare Operating Systems

The System Agent and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the GUI installation option or Silent installation option on any supported NetWare operating system.

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method

Installing HP Rack and Power Manager Agents on NetWare requires two steps. Step one installs files to the NetWare server from a Windows workstation. Step two configures and loads the software on the NetWare server.

Requirements for installation:

• • A Novell Client must be installed and configured on a Windows workstation.

NOTE: The account used to log into the NetWare server using the Novell Client should have appropriate file system rights to install HP Rack and Power Manager Agents.

A drive must be mapped from the Windows workstation running the Novell Client to the root of the

To install the components on a NetWare system using the GUI installation method:

1. Insert the Rack and Power Management CD into the Windows workstation running the Novell Client. Locate and run the NetWare Agent executable located in the HPRPM/NetWare folder (

The Introduction screen appears.

SYS: volume on the target NetWare server.

INSTALL.EXE).

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2. Read the introduction, and click Next.

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The License Agreement screen appears.

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3. Read the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and click Next.

NOTE: The radio buttons are inactive until you scroll down to the bottom of the license agreement.

The Choose Product Components screen appears.

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4. Select the component you want to install, and click Next.

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NOTE: Multiple components can be installed at one time. Available components include:

• HP System Agent—Install the System Age nt on any computer that will control the shutdown

and restart of a UPS load segment or receive commands from the Management Server.

• HP Serial Relay Agent—Install the Ser ial Relay Agent on any computer that is serially

attached to a UPS.

The Important Information screen appears.

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5. Read the information contained on the screen, and click Next.

The Choose Install Directory screen appears.

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6. Enter the desired install directory in the Where Would You Like to Install? field and click

Next.

NOTE: Be sure to change the default drive letter, if necessary, to the drive mapped to the SYS: volume of the target server.

The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears.

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7. Review the installation information, and click Install.

The Installing HP Rack and Power Manager screen appears. The components install, and a status bar indicates the installation progress.

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After the installation is complete, the Important Information screen appears.

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8. Read the information contained on the screen, and click Next.

The Install Complete screen appears.

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9. Read the information, and click Done.

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10. To complete installation of the System Agent, run the following commands from the

NetWare server Console:

<INSTALL_PATH>/NWCRPMIN.NCF

CRPMLD.NCF

NOTE: The System Shutdown Agent screen appears, indicating that the System Agent has been loaded. In normal operation, this screen might be blank.

11. To complete installation of the Serial Relay Agent:

a. Run the following command from the NetWare server Console:

<INSTALL_PATH>/NWCRPMIN.NCF

The Serial Relay Agent Setup screen appears, allowing for configuration of the Serial Relay Agent. If it is necessary to reconfigure the Serial Relay Agent after the installation, run installed (usually

SRASETUP.NLM from the directory in to which the software was

SYS:HP/RPM).

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b. Select option 4 to enter the communications port on the computer to which the UPS

is attached. Select option 1 to save the changes and exit.

c. Run the following command:

crpmld.ncf

The Serial Relay Agent screen appears, indicating that the Serial Relay Agent has been loaded. If correctly configured, the message “UPS communications established” appears. This process might take a few moments. If the message does not appear, check the hardware configuration and rerun SRASETUP.NLM.

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Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method

The System Agent and Serial Relay Agent can be installed using the Silent installation option on any supported NetWare operating system.

A description of the variables used on the properties file is included in Table 2-8. Examples of the properties file follow.

Table 2-8: Complete List of Variables

Variable Function

Installation

INSTALLER_UI {should be equal to silent} CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET {agent, SRA,

agentSRA}

USER_INSTALL_DIR {Divisions in the file structure between directories should be indicated with the symbol '$/$'. Example: C:$/$hprpm}

USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 {password needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA; should be equal to USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_2}

USER_INPUT_SRA_COM {Communications Port Number the UPS is connected to, needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = SRA or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA}

USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 {this variable is needed to start the services installed; it should be equal to Start RPM Services?}

Use this variable to indicate the install type.

Use this variable to select which agent component to install.

• Use agent to install the System Agent.

• Use SRA to install the Serial Relay Agent.

• Use agentSRA to install both the System

Agent and Serial Relay Agent.

Use this variable to indicate the path to which the agent component is to be installed.

Use this variable to input the SSL certificate password that will be generated during the install.

Use this variable to input the COM port number to which the UPS is connected.

Use this variable to start the HP Rack and Power Manager service.

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Example 2-5: Silent System Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent USER_INSTALL_DIR = S:$/$HPRPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start RPM Services?

Example 2-6: Silent System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA USER_INSTALL_DIR = S:$/$HPRPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_SRA_COM = 2 USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start CRPM Services?

After saving the text file:

1. Run the installer by entering

<path to install executable> -f <path to properties file> at

the command prompt on the Windows workstation. For example, if the install executable

INSTALL.EXE) is in the directory c:/hprpm and the properties file (INSTALL.PROP) is

( in the directory

INSTALL.EXE –f C:/DOCS/INSTALL.PROP

c:/docs, from a command prompt at c:/hprpm, enter:

2. To complete the installation, run the following commands from the NetWare server Console:

<INSTALL_PATH>/NWCRPMIN.NCF

CRPMLD.NCF

Upgrading From HP Rack and Power Manager 1.0

Upgrade the Management Server, System Agent, or Serial Relay Agent from a previous version of HP Rack and Power Manager using the GUI or Silent method.

When upgrading the software from a previous version, keep in mind:

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The Management Server component must be upgraded using the GUI method.

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Any computer running the Management Server component must have all components upgraded using the GUI method.

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All managed agents should be upgraded before upgrading the Management Server.

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Back up the system data before attempting the upgrade. For more information on backing up data, refer to Appendix D in this guide.

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Upgrading Components on Windows Systems Using the GUI Method

IMPORTANT: The Management Server component must be upgraded using the GUI method.

IMPORTANT: Upgrade all managed agents before upgrading the Management Server component.

To upgrade components using the GUI method:

1. Insert the Rack and Power Management Pack CD into the CD-ROM drive of the

computer. If the AutoPlay feature is enabled, the installation menu automatically starts.

Installation

If the AutoPlay feature is disabled, explore the CD, and double-click

SETUP.EXE in the

HPRPM/Windows folder. If the operating system running is Japanese, the Language screen appears. Select the

installation language, and click Next. The Introduction screen appears. Read the introduction, and click Next.

The License Agreement screen appears.

2. Read the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and

click Next.

NOTE: The radio buttons are inactive until you scroll down to the bottom of the license agreement.

The Choose Product Components screen appears.

3. Select the component you want to upgrade, and click Next. The installer checks the

system for previously installed components and displays the components on the screen. Click Next.

IMPORTANT: All previously installed components will be upgraded regardless of which component are selected. Any computer running the Management Server component must have all components upgraded using the GUI method.

4. A warning appears to remind you to back up your system data before proceeding. Back

up the data, and click OK. The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears.

5. Verify the components that are to be upgraded, and click Install. After the components

are upgraded, the Service Start screen appears.

6. Select Start RPM Services? and click Next. The Install Complete screen appears.

7. Click Done to complete the upgrade.

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Upgrading Components on Windows Systems Using the Silent Method

IMPORTANT: The Management Server component must be upgraded using the GUI method.

IMPORTANT: Upgrade all managed agents before upgrading the Management Server component.

To upgrade the components using the Silent option, a properties file must be created using a text editor with the appropriate variables set for the desired options. An example of the properties file is located on the HP Rack and Power Management Pack CD in the HPRPM/Windows folder.

A description of the variables used on the properties file is included in Table 2-9. Examples of the properties file follow.

Table 2-9: Complete List of Variables

Variable Function

INSTALLER_UI {should be equal to silent} CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET {agent, SRA,

agentSRA}

USER_INSTALL_DIR {Divisions in the file structure between directories should be indicated with the symbol '$/$'. Example: C:$/$hprpm}

USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 {password needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA; should be equal to USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_2}

USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 {this variable is needed to start the services installed; it should be equal to Start RPM Services?}

Use this variable to indicate the install type.

Use this variable to select which agent component to install.

• Use agent to install the System Agent.

• Use SRA to install the Serial Relay Agent.

• Use agentSRA to install both the System

Agent and Serial Relay Agent.

Use this variable to indicate the path to which the agent component is to be installed.

Use this variable to input the SSL certificate password that will be generated during the install.

Use this variable to start the HP Rack and Power Manager service.

Example 2-7: Silent System Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent USER_INSTALL_DIR = c:$\$Program Files$\$HPRPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start RPM Services?

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Example 2-8: Silent System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA USER_INSTALL_DIR = c:$/$Program Files$/$HP$/$RPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start CRPM Services?

After saving the text file, run the installer by entering <path to install executable> -f <path to properties file> at the command prompt. For example, if the install executable

(SETUP.EXE) is in the directory c:/hprpm and the properties file (INSTALL.PROP) is in the directory c:/docs, from a command prompt at c:/hprpm, enter:

SETUP.EXE –f C:/DOCS/INSTALL.PROP

Upgrading Components on Linux Systems Using the GUI Method

IMPORTANT: The Management Server component must be upgraded using the GUI method.

IMPORTANT: Upgrade all managed agents before upgrading the Management Server component.

Installation

To upgrade components using the GUI method:

1. Insert the Rack and Power Management Pack CD into the CD-ROM drive of the

computer. Mount the CD and locate and run the Linux executable file located in the HPRPM/Linux

folder (

INSTALL.BIN).

If the operating system running is Japanese, the Language screen appears. Select the installation language, and click Next. The Introduction screen appears. Read the introduction, and click Next.

The License Agreement screen appears.

2. Read the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and

click Next.

NOTE: The radio buttons are inactive until you scroll down to the bottom of the license agreement.

The Choose Product Components screen appears.

3. Select the component you want to upgrade, and click Next. The installer checks the

system for previously installed components and displays the components on the screen. Click Next.

4. A warning appears to remind you to back up your system data before proceeding. Back

up the data, and click OK. The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears.

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5. Verify the components that are to be upgraded, and click Install. After the components are upgraded, the Service Start screen appears.

6. Select Start RPM Services? and click Next. The Install Complete screen appears.

7. Click Done to complete the upgrade.

Upgrading Components on Linux Systems Using the Silent Method

IMPORTANT: The Management Server component must be upgraded using the GUI method.

IMPORTANT: Upgrade all managed agents before upgrading the Management Server component.

To upgrade the components using the Silent option, a properties file must be created using a text editor with the appropriate variables set for the desired installation options. An example of the properties file is located on the HP Rack and Power Management Pack CD in the HPRPM/Linux folder.

A description of the variables used on the properties file is included in Table 2-10. Examples of the properties file follow.

Table 2-10: Complete List of Variables

Variable Function

INSTALLER_UI {should be equal to silent} CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET {agent, SRA,

agentSRA}

USER_INSTALL_DIR {Divisions in the file structure between directories should be indicated with the symbol '$/$'. Example: C:$/$hprpm}

USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 {password needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA; should be equal to USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_2}

USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 {this variable is needed to start the services installed; it should be equal to Start RPM Services?}

Use this variable to indicate the install type.

Use this variable to select which agent component to install.

• Use agent to install the System Agent.

• Use SRA to install the Serial Relay Agent.

• Use agentSRA to install both the System

Agent and Serial Relay Agent.

Use this variable to indicate the path to which the agent component is to be installed.

Use this variable to input the SSL certificate password that will be generated during the install.

Use this variable to start the HP Rack and Power Manager service.

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Example 2-9: Silent System Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent USER_INSTALL_DIR = $/$opt$/$HP$/$RPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start RPM Services?

Example 2-10: Silent System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA USER_INSTALL_DIR = $/$opt$/$HP$/$RPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start CRPM Services?

After saving the text file, run the installer by entering <path to install executable> -f <path to properties file> at the command prompt. For example, if the install executable

(SETUP.EXE) is in the directory c:/hprpm and the properties file (INSTALL.PROP) is in the directory c:/docs, from a command prompt at c:/hprpm, enter:

SETUP.EXE –f C:/DOCS/INSTALL.PROP

Upgrading Components on NetWare Systems Using the GUI Method

IMPORTANT: Unload the modules SRA.NLM and SHDNAGNT.NLM before upgrading.

IMPORTANT: The Management Server component must be upgraded using the GUI method.

IMPORTANT: Upgrade all managed agents before upgrading the Management Server component.

To upgrade components using the GUI method:

1. Insert the Rack and Power Management CD into the Windows workstation running the

Novell Client. Locate and run the NetWare Agent executable located in the HPRPM/NetWare folder (

The Introduction screen appears.

2. Read the introduction, and click Next. The License Agreement screen appears.

3. Read the license agreement, select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, and

click Next.

NOTE: The radio buttons are inactive until you scroll down to the bottom of the license agreement.

The Choose Product Components screen appears.

4. Select the component you want to upgrade, and click Next. The installer checks the

system for previously installed components and displays the components on the screen. Click Next.

INSTALL.EXE).

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5. A warning appears to remind you to back up your system data before proceeding. Back up the data, and click OK. The Pre-Installation Summary screen appears.

6. Verify the components that are to be upgraded, and click Install. After the components are upgraded, the Service Start screen appears.

7. Select Start RPM Services? and click Next. The Install Complete screen appears.

8. Click Done to complete the upgrade.

Upgrading Components on NetWare Systems Using the Silent Method

IMPORTANT: The Management Server component must be upgraded using the GUI method.

IMPORTANT: Upgrade all managed agents before upgrading the Management Server component.

A description of the variables used on the properties file is included in Table 2-11. Examples of the properties file follow. Examples of the properties file follow.

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Table 2-11: Complete List of Variables

Variable Function

INSTALLER_UI {should be equal to silent} CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET {agent, SRA,

agentSRA}

USER_INSTALL_DIR {Divisions in the file structure between directories should be indicated with the symbol '\\'. Example: C:\\hprpm}

USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 {password needed if CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent or CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA; should be equal to USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_2}

USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 {this variable is needed to start the services installed; it should be equal to Start RPM Services?}

Use this variable to indicate the install type.

Use this variable to select which agent component to install.

• Use agent to install the System Agent.

• Use SRA to install the Serial Relay Agent.

• Use agentSRA to install both the System

Agent and Serial Relay Agent.

Use this variable to indicate the path to which the agent component is to be installed.

Use this variable to input the SSL certificate password that will be generated during the install.

Use this variable to start the HP Rack and Power Manager service.

Example 2-11: Silent System Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agent USER_INSTALL_DIR = S:\\HPRPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start RPM Services?

Example 2-12: Silent System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Installation

INSTALLER_UI = silent CHOSEN_INSTALL_SET = agentSRA USER_INSTALL_DIR = S:\\HPRPM USER_INPUT_CERT_PW_1 = Admin USER_INPUT_RESULTS_START_1 = Start CRPM Services?

After saving the text file, run the installer by entering <path to install executable> -f <path to properties file> at the command prompt. For example, if the install executable

(INSTALL.EXE) is in the directory c:/hprpm and the properties file (INSTALL.PROP) is in the directory c:/docs, from a command prompt at c:/hprpm, enter:

INSTALL.EXE –f C:/DOCS/INSTALL.PROP

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Uninstalling Components from Windows Systems

To remove HP Rack and Power Manager from a Windows system:

NOTE: If multiple components are installed, the uninstaller will remove all of the installed components. It might be necessary to reinstall any component still needed.

1. Click Start, select Settings, and click Control Panel.

2. Click Add/Remove Programs.

3. Select HP Rack and Power Manager.

4. Click Change/Remove. The Uninstall HP Rack and Power Manager screen appears.

5. Click Uninstall. The Uninstall Complete screen appears.

6. Click Done.

NOTE: If you created icons for HP Rack and Power Manager during the Management Server installation, you can initiate the uninstaller by double-clicking the Uninstall HP Rack and Power

Manager icon.

Uninstalling Components from Linux Systems

NOTE: If multiple components are installed, the uninstaller will remove all of the installed components.

It might be necessary to reinstall any component still needed.

To remove HP Rack and Power Manager from a Linux system, run the following command:

UninstallRPM

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Uninstalling Components from NetWare Systems

To remove HP Rack and Power Manager from a NetWare system:

NOTE: If multiple components are installed, the uninstaller will remove all of the installed components. It might be necessary to reinstall any component still needed.

1. From the NetWare Server, run the following console command:

NWCRPMUN.NCF

This will unload all HP Rack and Power Manager components. Press any key to close the console.

2. From the Windows workstation running the Novell Client, browse to the directory in to

which the HP Rack and Power Manager components were installed. From the UninstallerData folder, run

The Uninstall HP Rack and Power Manager screen appears.

3. Click Uninstall. The Uninstall Complete screen appears.

4. Click Quit.

UninstallCRPM.exe.

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Browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager

You can browse to HP Rack and Power Manager in the following ways:

• • Remotely from a browser

Locally from the desktop

IMPORTANT: For security reasons, do not use the Favorites (bookmark) feature of your browser to mark a sublevel URL that is part of HP Rack and Power Manager. In addition, linking to a subsection of HP Rack and Power Manager without going to the main URL could result in unexpected page layout.

NOTE: When browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager remotely or locally for the first time, a Windows Management Server automatically installs the Java Plug-in on the system.

NOTE: A Linux Management Server is unable to update the Java Plug-in on a remote browser. The remote browser will have to be updated manually. Refer to “Browser Requirements” in Chapter 2 for the correct Java Plug-in version for your browser.

Browsing Remotely

1. Launch a supported browser. The browser window appears.

2. In the Address field (Microsoft Internet Explorer) or the Location field (Mozilla), enter

https://hostname:3257/

where hostname is the IP address or the machine name of the computer on which the Management Server software component is installed.

NOTE: For more information regarding port numbers used by HP Rack and Power Manager, refer to Appendix E in this guide.

NOTE: If you are using a proxy server, you might need to add the server hosting HP Rack and Power Manager to the No Proxy list of servers in the Internet settings for your browser. Refer to the browser help for more information about changing the configuration.

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Browsing Locally

HP Rack and Power Manager can be launched locally on a Windows system in a number of ways depending on your selections during the Management Server installation:

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Program Group—Click Start, select Programs, and select the HP Rack and Power Manager Program Group. Click HP Rack and Power Manager.

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Start Menu—Click Start, and select HP Rack and Power Manager.

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Desktop Icon—Double-click the HP Rack and Power Manager icon on the desktop.

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Other—Double-click the HP Rack and Power Manager link located in a specified folder on the hard drive.

To launch HP Rack and Power Manager locally on a Linux system:

•

Create a shortcut to HP Rack and Power Manager on the desktop. For information on creating shortcuts, refer to the operating system documentation.

•

In the Location field of the Mozilla browser, enter

https://hostname:3257/

where hostname is the IP address or the machine name of the computer on which the Management Server software component is installed.

NOTE: For more information regarding port numbers used by HP Rack and Power Manager, refer to Appendix E in this guide.

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Regarding the Browser Security Alert

Browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager requires the use of SSL. SSL is a protocol layer that lies between HTTP and TCP. It provides secure communication between a server and a client and is designed to provide privacy and message integrity. SSL is commonly used in Web-based transactions to authenticate the Web server, which indisputably identifies the server to the browser. SSL also provides an encrypted channel of communication between the server and the browser. This ensures integrity of the data between the Web server and the browser, so that data can neither be viewed nor modified while in transit. HP Rack and Power Manager uses SSL for all browser-to-HP Rack and Power Manager communication.

An integral part of SSL is a security certificate, which identifies the HP Rack and Power Manager Management Server. Your browser might display a security alert when browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager for one of several reasons:

•

The certificate is untrusted, meaning it was signed by a certifying authority that is unknown to your browser.

•

The certificate has expired or is not yet valid. This can occur if you issue your own certificate and it has expired.

•

The name on the certificate does not match the name of the site in the browser address field.

Access and Navigation

Establishing a Secure Session for Internet Explorer

The first time you browse to HP Rack and Power Manager, the Secure Session screen appears. To ensure a secure connection to HP Rack and Power Manager, verify that you are browsing to the desired Management Server.

1. Click View Certificate.

2. Verify that the name in the Issued To field is the name of the Management Server.

3. Perform any other steps necessary to verify the identity of the Management Server.

CAUTION: If you are not sure this is the desired Management Server, do not proceed. Importing a certificate from an unauthorized server relays your login credentials to that unauthorized server. Exit the certificate window and contact the HP Rack and Power Manager administrator.

After verifying the Management Server, do one of the following.

• Import the certificate and proceed.

a. Click View Certificate. The certificate appears. b. Click Install Certificate. The Certificate Import Wizard runs. c. Click Next. The Certificate Store screen appears. d. Select Automatically select the certificate store based on the type of certificate,

and click Next.

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e. Click Finish. A message appears, asking for verification of the root store. f. Click Yes.

• • Proceed without importing the certificate by clicking Yes on the Security Alert window.

You will continue to receive the Security Alert each time you log in until you import the certificate. Your data will still be encrypted.

Exit and import the certificate into your browser from a file provided by the administrator.

a. Click No on the Security Alert window. b. Obtain an exported HP Rack and Power Manager server certificate file from the

administrator.

c. Manually import the file into the browser by clicking

Tools>Internet Options>Content>Certificates>Import.

Establishing a Secure Session for Mozilla

1. Click Examine Certificate.

2. Verify that the name in the Issued To field is the name or IP address of your Management Server.

3. Perform any other steps necessary to verify the identity of the Management Server.

4. After verifying the Management Server, do one of the following: a. Click either Accept this certificate permanently or Accept this certificate

temporarily for this session.

b. Click OK.

NOTE: The certificate can be manually imported by clicking File>Preferences>Certificates>Privacy & Security>Manage Certificates>Authorities>Import on the browser window.

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Logging Into HP Rack and Power Manager

Before using HP Rack and Power Manager, you must log in with a user name and password. The first time you log in, enter admin as the user name and enter the password you selected during the Management Server installation. Click Submit Login to log in.

NOTE: User names and passwords are case-sensitive.

The first time you log in, a screen containing introductory information appears. For subsequent logins, the HP Rack and Power Manager Home screen appears for administrator level users. For more information on the Home screen, refer to “Home Screen” in Chapter 5.

After you are logged in, you can change the user name and password. Refer to “My Account Screen” in Chapter 4 for more information.

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Navigating HP Rack and Power Manager

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The HP Rack and Power Manager interface is divided into three frames:

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Top frame—Contains the title, a Home tab, a Devices tab, an Agents tab, a Queries tab, a Settings tab, an HP Logo icon, and a Logout link.

— Click the Home tab to view the Home screen. For more information, refer to “Home

Screen” in Chapter 5.

— Click the Devices tab to view a list of hyperlinks to managed devices. For more

information on the Devices menu, refer to Chapter 5.

— Click the Agents tab to view the Agent Management screen. For more information

on managing agents, refer to “Agent Management Screen” in chapter 4.

— Click the Queries tab to display the Queries screen. For more information on queries,

refer to “Queries Screen” in Chapter 5.

— Click the Settings tab to view a list of hyperlinks to the settings screens. For more

information on the Settings menu, refer to Chapter 4.

— Click the HP Logo icon to connect to the HP website. — Click the Logout link to log out of HP Rack and Power Manager.

IMPORTANT: In the center of the left navigation frame, the name of the current query view appears. Only devices included in the current query appear in the list of managed devices.

Left navigation frame—Contains a list of managed devices or a list of hyperlinks for

•

configuring the HP Rack and Power Manager settings. View submenus for each option by clicking the arrow on the left of the option to expand the menu.

Main frame—Contains the various screens of HP Rack and Power Manager, which are

•

discussed in detail later in this guide. Click the Help icon on any screen in the main frame to display the HP Rack and Power Manager online help.

NOTE: By default, the Home screen appears in the main frame upon logging in to HP Rack and Power Manager.

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Before HP Rack and Power Manager can manage devices, the HP Rack and Power Manager settings must be properly configured. To view a list of hyperlinks for configuring HP Rack and Power Manager settings, click the Settings icon in the top frame of the HP Rack and Power Manager interface. The available options appear in the left navigation frame.

Settings Tab

Hyperlinks listed under the Settings tab include:

•

Discovery — Automatic — Manual — Discovery Results

•

Configuration

— Device Management — Agent Management

•

Accounts — User Administration — My Account

•

Server — Notification Recipients — Session Management — System Logs — Database — Email Server Setup — Configuration — About RPM

NOTE: Users that do not have administrator rights can only access the My Account screen under the Settings icon. Administrators have access to all settings screens.

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Configuration

Automatic Discovery Screen

The Automatic Discovery screen is only displayed for users who have administrator rights. Automatic discovery is the process that HP Rack and Power Manager uses to locate and identify devices (UPSs and CMCs) and System Agents on the network. Devices and agents must first be discovered before they can be managed.

The Automatic Discovery screen enables you to configure HP Rack and Power Manager to automatically discover devices and agents according to a schedule.

NOTE: Discovered devices and agents appear on the Discovery Results screen.

To configure automatic discovery:

1. Add a new range of IP addresses to search. a. Click Add New IP Range. The Add/Edit IP Range box appears.

b. Enter a description for the IP address range in the Description field. c. Enter the beginning and ending IP address for the range.

NOTE: The beginning IP address must be a lower value than the ending IP address.

d. Enter the number of times you want the timeout process to repeat in the Retries field.

If the retries value equals zero, the system only sends the initial broadcast message. If the retries setting is greater than zero, more than one discovery request is made. Additional requests seek new devices that were not previously discovered.

NOTE: If the discovery is unsuccessful, your network might be too large for the retries value set on the Add/Edit IP Range box. Increase the retries value.

e. Enter the amount of time the system should wait for responses during discovery in

the Timeouts field. The timeout setting you choose must be adequate for your network. To ensure that enough time is available to discover all devices, be sure to take into account network traffic and network latency when selecting a timeout value.

NOTE: If the discovery is unsuccessful, your network may be too large for the timeout value set on the Add/Edit IP Range box. Increase the timeout value.

2. Click Apply to accept the information. Enable automatic discovery by selecting Enable Automatic Discovery in the Status box.

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3. Schedule automatic discoveries by entering the number of days, hours, or minutes that

should elapse between each automatic discovery in the Schedule box.

4. Enter the SNMP Community Strings, separated by commas, that HP Rack and Power

Manager should use to discover CMC devices (

public is the default string). If you have

not changed the default strings on any devices, this step is optional.

NOTE: Community strings are case-sensitive.

5. Specify the IP address range or ranges for HP Rack and Power Manager to use in

discovery by selecting the checkbox in the Use column next to the range you want to use in the IP Address Ranges table. Only devices and agents within the specified ranges are discovered.

6. Do one of the following:

— Click Apply to accept the information and schedule future automatic discoveries. — Click Execute Discovery Now to perform an immediate discovery and schedule

future automatic discoveries.

— Click Undo Changes to reject all changes and keep the Automatic Discovery screen

open.

To edit an IP address range:

1. Click the hyperlink for the IP address range you want to edit in the Description column of

the IP Address Ranges table. The Add/Edit IP Range box appears.

2. Edit the information as necessary.

3. Click Apply to accept the information, click Undo Changes to reject all changes and

keep the Add/Edit IP Range box open, or click Cancel to return to the Automatic Discovery screen.

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To delete an IP address range:

1. Select the checkbox in the Delete column of the IP Address Ranges table for the IP address range you want to delete.

2. Click Delete Selected IP Range(s).

Manual Discovery Screen

The Manual Discovery screen is only displayed for users who have administrator rights. The Manual Discovery screen enables you to manually discover devices (UPSs and CMCs) and agents (System Agents) on your network without scheduling automatic discoveries.

NOTE: Discovered devices and agents appear on the Discovery Results screen.

To manually discover devices:

1. Add a new IP address range if necessary. a. Click Add New IP Range. The Add/Edit IP Range box appears.

b. Enter a description for the IP address range in the Description field. c. Enter the beginning and ending IP address for the range.

NOTE: The beginning IP address must be a lower value than the ending IP address.

d. Enter the number of times you want the timeout process to repeat in the Retries field.

NOTE: If the discovery is unsuccessful, your network might be too large for the retries value set on the Add/Edit IP Range box. Increase the retries value.

e. Enter the amount of time the system should wait for responses during discovery in

NOTE: If the discovery is unsuccessful, your network might be too large for the timeout value set on the Add/Edit IP Range box. Increase the timeout value.

f. Click Apply to accept the information.

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2. Configure the discovery.

a. Select the type of resource (device or System Agent) you want to manually discover. b. Enter the SNMP Community Strings, separated by commas, that HP Rack and Power

Manager should use to discover CMC devices (public is the default string). If you have not changed the default strings on any devices, this step is optional.

NOTE: Community strings are case-sensitive.

c. Enter the IP address of a single resource (device or System Agent) that HP Rack and

Power Manager needs to discover or select the option to manually discover resources within a range of IP addresses.

IMPORTANT: Be sure that the correct radio button is selected. For example, if you enter a single IP address but do not have Search at this IP Address selected, discovery will be unsuccessful.

3. Specify the IP address range for HP Rack and Power Manager to use in discovery (if you

are using a range of IP addresses for this discovery) by selecting the checkbox in the Use column next to the range you want to use in the IP Address Ranges table. Only devices and agents within the specified ranges are discovered.

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4. Click Undo Changes to reject all changes and keep the Manual Discovery screen open or click Execute Discovery Now to perform an immediate manual discovery. After discovery is complete, the Discovery is complete box appears.

Click the appropriate hyperlink to: — Return to the Manual Discovery screen. For more information, refer to “Manual

Discovery Screen” in this chapter.

— View the results of the discovery. For more information, refer to “Discovery Results

Screen” in this chapter.

— Manage discovered devices. For more information, refer to “Device Management

Screen” in this chapter.

— Manage discovered agents. For more information, refer to “Agent Management

Screen” in this chapter.

To edit an IP address range:

1. Click the hyperlink for the IP address range you want to edit in the Description column of the IP Address Ranges table. The Add/Edit IP Range box appears.

2. Edit the information as necessary.

3. Click Apply to accept the information, click Undo Changes to reject all changes and keep the Add/Edit IP Range box open, or click Cancel to return to the Manual Discovery screen.

To delete an IP address range:

1. Select the checkbox in the Delete column of the IP Address Ranges table for the IP address range you want to delete.

2. Click Delete Selected IP Range(s).

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Discovery Results Screen

The Discovery Results screen is only displayed for users who have administrator rights. The Discovery Results screen enables you to view the devices and agents discovered by HP Rack and Power Manager.

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Keep in mind that:

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If you do not see a device in the discovered list, it was not discovered and is not available to be managed. For troubleshooting discovery, refer to Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting.”

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Discovered devices cannot be worked with until they are added to the managed list on the Device Management screen.

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If a device or agent is added to the managed list on the Device Management screen or Agent Management screen, it will no longer appear on the Discovery Results screen.

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Previously managed devices and agents will not be discovered again unless they are unmanaged and deleted from the Discovery Results screen.

To delete a discovered device:

1. Select the checkbox in the Delete column of the Discovered Devices table for the device

you want to delete.

2. Click Delete Selection(s).

To delete a discovered agent:

1. Select the checkbox in the Delete column of the Discovered Agents table for the agent

you want to delete.

2. Click Delete Selection(s).

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Device Management Screen

The Device Management screen is only displayed for users who have administrator rights. Each device that will be monitored by HP Rack and Power Manager must be included in the Managed Devices table on the Device Management screen.

To add a discovered device to the Managed Devices table:

1. Click Add New Device on the Managed Devices table. The Add Device to Managed Device List box appears.

2. Select the radio button to the left of the This Discovered Device: dropdown box.

3. Select the device you want to add from the This Discovered Device: dropdown box.

NOTE: Only devices that are listed on the Discovery Results screen are available from the This Discovered Device: dropdown box.

4. Enter a name for the device in the With This Name field.

5. Do one of the following: — Select the location of the device from the At This Location dropdown box. — Add a new location by selecting New Location from the At This Location dropdown

box. The Add New Location box appears.

Enter the name of the location in the New Location field. Click Add Location. The new location is available in the At This Location dropdown box on the Add Device to Managed Device List box.

6. Click Apply to accept the information, click Undo Changes to reject all changes and keep the Add Device to Managed Device List box open, or click Cancel to return to the Device Management screen.

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Devices can be manually added to the Managed Devices table without being discovered. To add a device that is not discovered:

1. Click Add New Device on the Managed Devices table. The Add Device to Managed

Device List box appears.

2. Select the radio button and the type of device you are adding from the dropdown box in

the Add Selected Device column.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to select the correct device type.

3. Enter the IP address of the device you want to add in the Add Selected Device column.

4. Enter a name for the device in the With This Name field.

5. Do one of the following:

— Select the location of the device from the At This Location dropdown box. — Add a new location by selecting New Location from the At This Location dropdown

box. The Add New Location box appears. Enter the name of the location in the New Location field. Click Add Location. The

new location is available in the At This Location dropdown box on the Add Device to Managed Device List box.

6. Click Apply to accept the information, click Undo Changes to reject all changes and

keep the Add Device to Managed Device List box open, or click Cancel to return to the Device Management screen.

To delete a managed device:

1. Select the checkbox in the Delete column of the Managed Devices table for the device

you want to remove.

2. Click Delete Selection(s).

NOTE: When you delete a device from the Managed Devices table, the device is relisted on the Discovery Results screen.

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To edit a managed device:

1. Click the Devices icon in the top frame. Click the hyperlink for the device you want to edit in the left navigation frame. Click the Properties hyperlink. The properties screen for the device appears.

2. Edit the information as necessary.

3. Click Apply to accept the information, or click Undo Changes to reject all changes and keep the properties screen open.

Agent Management Screen

The Agent Management screen is only displayed for users who have administrator rights. Each agent that will be monitored by HP Rack and Power Manager must be included in the Managed Agents table on the Agent Management screen.

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To add a discovered agent to the Managed Agents table:

1. Click Add New Agent on the Managed Agents table. The Add Agent to Managed List

box appears.

2. Select the radio button to the left of the This Discovered Agent: dropdown box.

3. Select the IP address for the agent you want to add from the This Discovered Agent:

dropdown box.

NOTE: Only agents that are listed on the Discovery Results screen are available from the This Discovered Agent: dropdown box.

4. Enter a name for the agent in the With This Name field.

5. Do one of the following:

— Select the location of the agent from the At This Location dropdown box. — Add a new location by selecting New Location from the At This Location dropdown

box. The Add New Location box appears.

Enter the name of the location in the New Location field. Click Add Location. The new location is available in the At This Location dropdown box on the Add Agent to Managed List box.

6. Enter the operating system the agent is running on in the O/S field.

7. Enter the function that this system performs in the Function field.

8. Click Apply to accept the information, click Undo Changes to reject all changes and

keep the Add Agent to Managed List box open, or click Cancel to return to the Agent Management screen.

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Agents can be manually added to the Managed Agents table before being discovered. To add an agent that is not discovered:

1. Click Add New Agent on the Managed Agents table. The Add Agent to Managed List box appears.

2. Select the radio button to the left of the New Agent at this IP address: field.

3. Enter the IP address of the agent you want to add in the New Agent at this IP address: field.

4. Enter a name for the agent in the With This Name field.

5. Select the location of the agent from the At This Location dropdown box.

6. Enter the operating system the agent is running on in the O/S field.

7. Enter the function that this system performs in the Function field.

8. Click Apply to accept the information, click Undo Changes to reject all changes and keep the Add Agent to Managed List box open, or click Cancel to return to the Agent Management screen.

To edit a managed agent:

1. Click the hyperlink for the agent you want to edit in the Name column of the Managed Agents table. The Edit Agent box appears.

2. Edit the information as necessary.

3. Click Apply to accept the information, click Undo Changes to reject all changes and keep the Edit Agent box open, or click Cancel to return to the Agent Management screen.

To delete a managed agent:

1. Select the checkbox in the Delete column of the Managed Agents table for the agent you want to remove.

2. Click Delete Selection(s).

NOTE: When you delete an agent from the Managed Agents table, the agent is relisted on the Discovery Results screen.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Audience Assumptions

Symbols in Text

About This Guide

Text Conventions

Related Documents

Getting Help

Technical Support

HP Website

Authorized Reseller

Reader’s Comments

Introduction

HP Rack and Power Manager Overview

HP Rack and Power Manager Architecture

Management Server

System Agent

Serial Relay Agent

Supported Hardware Configurations

Configuration A

Configuration B

Configuration C

Configuration D

Configuration E

Configuration F

Configuration G

Power Protection for the Rack and Power Management Server

System Requirements

Browser Requirements

Installation Overview

Installing Components on Windows Operating Systems

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method

Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method

Installing Components on Linux Operating Systems

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method

Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method

Installing Components on NetWare Operating Systems

Installing the Components Using the GUI Installation Method

Installing the System Agent and Serial Relay Agent Using the Silent Installation Method

Upgrading From HP Rack and Power Manager 1.0

Upgrading Components on Windows Systems Using the GUI Method

Upgrading Components on Windows Systems Using the Silent Method

Upgrading Components on Linux Systems Using the GUI Method

Upgrading Components on Linux Systems Using the Silent Method

Upgrading Components on NetWare Systems Using the GUI Method

Upgrading Components on NetWare Systems Using the Silent Method

Uninstalling Components from Windows Systems

Uninstalling Components from Linux Systems

Uninstalling Components from NetWare Systems

Browsing to HP Rack and Power Manager

Browsing Remotely

Browsing Locally

Regarding the Browser Security Alert

Establishing a Secure Session for Internet Explorer

Establishing a Secure Session for Mozilla

Logging Into HP Rack and Power Manager

Navigating HP Rack and Power Manager

Settings Tab

Automatic Discovery Screen

Manual Discovery Screen

Discovery Results Screen

Device Management Screen

Agent Management Screen