HP Compaq t5500 User manual

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AB300A Server Console Solution
User Guide
February 2004 (First Edition)
Part Number AB300-90001

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AB300A Console User Guide
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Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................... 5
Audience Assumptions...................................................................................................... 5
AB300A Contents ............................................................................................................... 5
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....................................................................................11
Additional Reference Information................................................................................... 13
HP Compaq Thin Client t5500 Options...........................................................................14
Warranty and Support......................................................................................................14
FRU Parts List................................................................................................................... 14
Cables..........................................................................................................................................................14
Thin Client.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Monitors......................................................................................................................................................15
Keyboards................................................................................................................................................... 15
Miscellaneous Parts ....................................................................................................................................16

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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. This approach is used because the console has
to be able to communicate with server hardware over a simple link that does not require an
active server OS. Traditional dumb terminals offer limited functionality and they are
increasingly difficult to supply.
Audience Assumptions
This guide is intended for the person who installs and administers servers.
AB300A Contents
The AB300A HP9000 & Integrity Server Console Solution Bundle includes the following
components:
1. HP Compaq Thin Client t5500 Thin Client (DC641A#xxx)
2. HP S5500 15” VGA Monitor (P9006A#xxx)
3. USB Keyboard and Mouse
4. DB9 Serial Cable (5184-1894)
5. AC Power Adapter
6. 2 Power Cords

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Connecting the Console to the Server
The RS-232 port on the thin client is connected to the serial console port on the server. The
connection is made with the 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.
Thin Client Front Components
Figure 1: Front Components
Table 1: Front Components
Item Description
1 On/Off switch

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Thin Client Rear Components
Figure 2: Rear Components
Table 2: Rear Components
Item Description
1 Ethernet RJ-45 connector
2 Cable lock slot
3 Parallel connector (burgundy)
4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors (4)
5 Line-in audio, microphone (pink)
6 Line-out audio, headphone (lime)
7 Power connector (12V, 3.33A DC)
8 Graphic connector (blue)
9 Serial connector (aqua)

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Configuring the AB300A as an RS-232 Console
The following section describes how to create a terminal emulator session, how to create an
auto log on user account, and how to configure the terminal emulator session to automatically
launch when the thin client is rebooted for any reason.
NOTE: There is currently no method of saving these configuration parameters to a file that can be
retrieved at a later time. Therefore, it is imperative that all configuration parameters are recorded for
future use.
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 > HP Connection Window.
3. From the HP Connection Window, run the New Terminal Emulation wizard.
4. Create a Connection Name for this session.
NOTE: Please note that the console solution supports two of the available teemCE emulations: VT 100
and HP 700-92/96.
5. If using the HP700-92/96 emulation mode, click the Emulation dropdown list to select
the HP700-92/96 emulation mode. Click the Terminal ID dropdown list to select 70092
and click Next.

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Figure 3: Connection Information
6. 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.
7. Select Serial option, and click the Configure button.

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Figure 4: Host Information
8. Select None in the Flow Control dropdown list.
Figure 5: Configuration of COM1
9. Click OK button to accept and close the Configuration of COM1 dialog box.
10. Click Next on the Host Information window.
11. From the Advanced Options page, choose preferred options.
12. 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.
13. Press the Enter key to access the log in prompt.
14. To log in, enter the user name and user password assigned by the System Administrator.