Installation and configuration, Prerequisites for installation, Preparing for installation – HP ProLiant SL2500 Scalable System User Manual
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Installation and configuration
Prerequisites for installation
The HP APM can be administered through the serial console. Initial configuration requires a serial terminal
set to 115200.
Preparing for installation
1.
If you are not using a DHCP server, have your necessary IP address information available that will be
used to access the HP APM.
2.
Secure a serial terminal, which is required for the initial setup of the HP APM.
3.
To use a remote logging server, verify that a remote syslog server and the IP address for connecting to
the remote syslog server are available.
Installation guidelines:
•
The HP APM can be installed in the front of the rack or in the rear of the rack. Always install the HP APM
with the connectors facing the outside of the rack.
•
If a top-of-the-rack switch is installed, HP recommends that you install the HP APM behind the top of the
rack switch.
For more information on installing the HP APM, see the HP Advanced Power Manager Installation Instructions
that accompany the option kit or see the HP website
Configuring the HP APM for the first time
Both the serial and Ethernet devices on the HP APM provide access to the CLI. The CLI is the only mechanism
provided for HP APM administration.
HP APM must be configured before SSH and Telnet administration is made available. Initial configuration of
the HP APM requires a terminal set to 115200 bits/s, no parity, 8 data bits, and one stop bit (“115200 N
8 1”).
Configuring the HP APM
When you boot up, a LOGIN prompt appears. Enter Administrator as the user account:
Login: Administrator
You can initially configure the HP APM in the following ways:
•
Enter CONFIG to use the simplified configuration wizard. The wizard provides you with a step-by-step
process for configuring HP APM. This procedure is for new users.
•
Enter the commands manually. This procedure is for advanced users who want more control over the
configuration process.