Appendix H Using the Guardian Service Processor (GSP)

GSP Modes

Configuring the Console terminal

Entering GSP Command Mode

Using the GSP Help Facility

Returning from GSP Command Mode to Console mode

Configuring the GSP

Operator / Administrator summary

Console and remote port configuration (CA, ER)

Configuring the Remote Port for Predictive Support

GSP LAN configuration (LC)

Display a list of GSP connected users (WHO)

Security Options & access control (SO)

Remote Power Control (PC)

Diagnostic and/or Reset of GSP (XD)

Upgrade the GSP Firmware (XU)

Virtual Front Panel Display (VFP)

Accessing the Secure Web Console

• Always-on capability: The GSP is alive if the power cord is plugged in.

• User/password access control: Supports operator and administrator users

• Multiple access methods to the GSP:

  Local Port — use terminal or laptop computer for direct connect

  Remote/modem Port — use dedicated modem RS-232 port and external modem

  LAN — use telnet to access GSP LAN port from anywhere

• Mirrored console: the system console output stream is reflected to all of the connected console users

• Display and/or logging of:

  The system console, System event logs (chassis codes), Virtual Front Panel (VFP), and system power and configuration status.

• On local and modem ports, an independent, non-mirrored session can be started, either to connect to a GSP, or login to the OS (SE).

• The GSP provides power control, system reset, and Transfer Of Control (TOC) capabilities.