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When first logging on, the user is part of the mirrored GSP session. The mirrored GSP session has three major modes:

  • GSP Command Mode: This is the mode that is active when you enter [ctrl]-B. It is where you enter the GSP commands.

  • Console Mode: This mode is active when you enter the GSP CO command. If the OS is booted you will have access to the MPE Command Interpreter. If you are connected via the remote console port you can establish an independent session to the OS with the command 'SE' if the ldev has been properly configured on this port. See the section titled 'Console and Remote Port Configuration (CA, ER)' If the system is not booted, you may see the Boot Console Handler (BCH) or Initial System Loader (ISL>) prompt depending on the state of the system. Configuring the Console Terminal

  • VFP or Alert Mode: The Virtual Front Panel is the method used to display the chassic codes or the state of the front panel LEDs. This mode is also entered if a hardware chassic code arrive that indicates a problem with the hardware while in the Early Boot Mode after a TC or RS command.

Configuring the Console terminal

Some of the terminal configuration parameters are important for proper GSP operation. The C1099A terminals connected to the local and remote console ports should be configured with the following parameter settings: All other terminal paramters not mentioned should be left at the default setting. To get to the configuration menus press the [F10] key then [F8]. 

  F2 Genrl:
     Emulation=HPTerm
     Enhanced=On
  
  F6 Ports:
     EIA Baud Rate=9600
     EIA Data Forma=8/1/N
     EIA Parity Check=Off
     EIA Xmit=No Protocol
     EIA_Recv=Xon-Xoff(XPC)
  
  F7 HostComm Mode=CharacterLocal Echo=Off
  
  F9 Emul:Terminal ID: 70096
NOTE: The HP C1099A terminal is the model that is officially supported on the N and A Class systems. There have been no steps taken to preclude operation with other terminals, for example, the GSP does not check the terminal identication. Use other terminals at your own risk.

Entering GSP Command Mode

When the console is in GSP Command mode you have access to the GSP commands and functions. Command mode is activated when you enter [ctrl] B at the system console or it can be activated when you access the system via the remote console port or via a connection to the GSP LAN Console port. When first connect to the GSP, you will see the following dialog: 

  Service Processor login:

  Service Processor password:

  Hewlett-Packard Guardian Service Processor
When the system is first installed there is no login or password configured. Just press [Enter] at the login and password prompt. See the Security Options section for details on how to configure GSP users. The GSP responds to various two or three character commands.

NOTE: While in the GSP Command Mode console messages sent the console by the OS will be blocked from coming to the console port. The GSP has a history buffer that can hold about 250 lines of this data. If more data that this arrives while the GSP is in Command mode, then the oldest messages in the history buffer will be lost. To view the message that have arrived while in the GSP Command mode, use the CL command to view the history log.

Using the GSP Help Facility

There is extensive online help text available via the command HE. The following is the dialog used to access the help system and a summary of the available commands: 

  GSP Host Name:
  GSP> he
  HE
  ==== GSP Help ============================================(Administrator)===
         Hardware Revision 8  Firmware Revision v.uu.ff mmm dd yyyy,hh:mm:ss
                          GSP Help System
       Enter a command at the help prompt:
              OVerview  : Launch the help overview
              LIst      : Show the list of GSP commands
              <COMMAND> : Enter the command name for help on individual command 
              TOPics    : Show all GSP Help topics and commands
              HElp      : Display this screen
              Q         : Quit help
  ====
  GSP HELP: li
  li
  ==== GSP Help ============================================(Administrator)===
  AC :Alert display Configuration       PC :Remote Power Control
  AR :Automatic System Restart config.  PG :PaGing parameter setup
  CA :Configure asynch/serial ports     PS :Power management module Status
  CL :Console Log- view console history RS :Reset System through RST signal
  CO :COnsole- return to console mode   SDM:Set Display Mode (hex or text)
  CSP:Connect to remote Service Proc.   SE :SEssion- log into the system
  DC :Default Configuration             SL :Show Logs (chassis code buffer)
  DI :DIsconnect remote or LAN console  SO :Security options & access control
  EL :Enable/disable LAN access         SS :System Status of proc. modules
  ER :Enable/disable Remote/modem       TC :Reset via Transfer of Control
  HE :Display HElp for menu or command  TE  :TEll- send a msg. to other users
  IT :Inactivity Timeout settings       VFP :Virtual Front Panel display
  LC :LAN configuration                 WHO :Display connected GSP users
  LS :LAN Status                        XD  :Diagnostics and/or Reset of GSP
  MR :Modem Reset                       XU  :Upgrade the GSP Firmware
  MS :Modem Status
  ====
  (HE for main help, enter command name, or Q to quit)
  GSP HELP:
In the above display, v.uu.ff is the revision of the GSP firmware and mmm dd yyyy is the date and hh:mm:ss is the time the revision was created.

The GSP commands can be grouped into the following categories:

  • STATUS COMMANDS- Provide status on the server and the GSP. CL, LS, MS, PS, SL, SS, VFP

  • SERVER CONTROL- Alter the state of the server MR, PC, RS, TC

  • GENERAL GSP CONFIGURATION AC, AR, DC, IT, RP, SDM, SO, XD, XU

  • GSP PORT CONFIGURATION- Configure LAN, remote/modem, and local ports CA, EL, ER, LC, PG

  • CONNECTIONS- Examine and make connections or change mode CO, CSP, DI, SE, TE, WHO, VFP

Returning from GSP Command Mode to Console mode

The GSP command CO returns the GSP from Command mode to Console mode. The port will return to the interface that was active when the [ctrl] B was entered. If the MPE Operating System is booted you will return to the ldev 20 logon session.

Gaining write access: When the GSP is returned to Console mode, only one user can provide input at any given time. To take control of the console, type [CTRL]-e c f (not CTRL-e CTRL-c CTRL-f). After this is done, other users will see the following prompt if they try to enter commands:

[Read only - use ^Ecf for console write access.]



Appendix H Using the Guardian Service Processor (GSP)

Configuring the GSP