Using Os Console; Preparation For Using Os Console - Hitachi COMPUTE BLADE 500 SERIES Management Module Setup Manual

The remote console can be booted through the Web console or the Web
browser of system console. Remote control session can be managed from the
management module console.
The BMC remote console session status can be displayed, and the session can
be disconnected forcedly.
Displaying the session information of remote console
Disconnecting the session of remote console
Note:
• In SMP configuration, select the primary server blade when starting the
remote console.
• To boot the remote console in an environment where multiple IP
addresses can be assigned to BMC, boot the remote console by using a
system console that can connect to any IP address of BMC.

Using OS console

The OS console is the remote control function for the serial console. The OS
console transfers the input/output operation of server blade serial port to the
system console through LAN.
Note: The OS console cannot be used for following operations. To execute
following operations, use the remote console as graphical console.
• Operation before booting the OS.
• OS installation

Preparation for using OS console

Do the following prerequisites before using the OS console.
Installing terminal software
The system console must be installed the terminal software. Linux OS may be
preinstalled in the initial status. The terminal software needs the following
functions to install.
• When connecting Telnet, Telnet can be used.
• When connecting SSH, SSH version2 can be used.
Tip: The garbage characters may be displayed depend on the terminal
software specification when inputting or outputting. The terminal software
configuration must be built the same as the OS configuration.
Hitachi Compute Blade 500 Series Management Module Setup Guide
Table 2-54 CLI console operation
Item
Functional detail
Operation
show blade bmc session
disconnect blade bmc session
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