AB300A Server Console Solution User Guide July 2004 (Second Edition) Part Number AB300-90003...
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
Connecting the Console to the Server... 6 Thin Client Front Components... 6 Thin Client Rear Components ... 7 Configuring the AB300A as an RS-232 Console ... 8 Creating a Terminal Emulator Session ... 8 Creating the Auto Log On User Account... 11 Configuring the TEC Session to Launch at Reboot ...
Abstract This guide provides instructions for using the HP AB300A Server Console Solution. This solution uses an HP Compaq Thin Client T5500 as a terminal emulator for the HP9000 and Integrity servers. The HP 9000 and Integrity servers use a character cell ("dumb") terminal over a serial RS232 connection to act as the console for the system.
DB9 Serial Cable (5184-1894) included in the server console solution bundle. NOTE: The HP Compaq Thin Client t5500 in the console bundle is a fully functional thin client and supports the full range of thin client connections. However, the AB300A console solution bundle is intended to provide RS-232 direct connect terminal emulation connection support only.
Creating a Terminal Emulator Session To create a terminal emulator session, perform the following steps: 1. Connect the HP Compaq Thin Client T5500 unit using the supplied DB9 Serial Cable (5184-1894) to the serial port of the HP9000 server. 2. Select Start > Programs > Connection Administrator.
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8. If selecting the VT100 emulation mode, click the Emulation dropdown list to select the VT100 emulation mode. Enter the required VT Terminal ID setting and click Next. 9. Select Serial option, and click the Configure button. AB300A Console User Guide...
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14. The Connection Wizard will create an icon with the same name you chose for the Connection Name. This icon will appear in the HP Connection window and on the desktop. Click this icon to launch the terminal emulation session.
“Alt” and “F4” buttons will interrupt the boot, and allow the administrator to log in. If the administrator password has been set, the password will also be required. AB300A Console User Guide methods. Assign a name to the...
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Connection Administrator option in the Start menu and an HP Connection Administrator icon in the HP Connection Window that can be selected to run HP Connection Administrator. Shell: This mode is used to lock down the terminal with limited functionality. This automatically starts HP Connection Administrator without access to Windows Explorer.
Additional Reference Information For additional reference information on configuring and using the AB300A components, please refer to the following documents. Table 3: Thin Client Documentation Title Compaq Terminal Emulation Quick Reference Guide: Extended Emulation HP Compaq Thin Client t5000 Series Troubleshooting Guide...
Warranty and Support Your AB300A Console Solution Bundle includes a 3-year next-day on-site warranty. For service and support on all components of the AB300A bundle, contact your local HP9000 and Integrity Server support service center. NOTE: Please use your HP9000 Server or Integrity Server system information when calling the HP service center for AB300A support.
Table 7: Keyboards FRU Description US English Europe-English Germany-German Spain-Spanish France-French UK English Finland-Finnish Italy-Italian Japan-English Brazil Mexico AB300A Console User Guide Replace FRU Part Exchange FRU Part Number Number 325698-001 Replace FRU Part Exchange FRU Part Number Number 261601-553 331751-003 261601-663...
Miscellaneous Parts Table 8: Miscellaneous FRU Description Mouse Console (Thin Client) Adptr AC-DC 12V Ft Stand w/screws Replace FRU Part Exchange FRU Part Number Number 323615-001 325709-001 336604-001 AB300A Console User Guide...