HP AB300 - Server Console Solution User manual

AB300X Server Console Solution
User Guide
HP Part Number: AB300-90006_ed4
Published: December 2008
Edition: 4

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Table of Contents
About This Document.........................................................................................................5
Book Layout............................................................................................................................................5
Intended Audience.................................................................................................................................5
Printing History......................................................................................................................................5
Related Information................................................................................................................................5
Typographic Conventions......................................................................................................................6
HP Encourages Your Comments............................................................................................................6
1 Thin client operation.......................................................................................................7
Routine thin client care...........................................................................................................................7
Configuring the AB300X as an RS-232 Console.....................................................................................7
Creating a Terminal Emulator Session..............................................................................................7
Creating the Auto Log On User Account........................................................................................10
Configuring the TEC Session to Launch at Reboot.........................................................................10
Index.................................................................................................................................13
Table of Contents 3

List of Figures
1-1 Connection Information..................................................................................................................8
1-2 Host Information.............................................................................................................................9
1-3 Configuration of COM1..................................................................................................................9
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About This Document
This guide provides instructions for using the AB300X Server Console Solution. This solution
uses an HP Thin Client as a terminal emulator for the HP 9000 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 must
communicate with server hardware over a simple link that does not require an active server OS.
Traditional dumb terminals offer limited functionality and are increasingly difficult to supply.
Book Layout
This document contains the following chapter:
•Chapter 1 (page 7)
Intended Audience
This guide is intended for installers and administer servers.
Printing History
The Printing History below identifies the edition dates of this manual. Updates are made to this
document on an unscheduled, as needed, basis. The updates will consist of a complete replacement
of this document and pertinent on-line or CD-ROM documentation.
February 2004First Edition
July 2004Second Edition
September 2007Third Edition
December 2008Forth Edition
Related Information
Additional reference information on configuring and using the AB300X components are available
in HP Thin Client:
• Troubleshooting Guides
• Hardware Reference Guides
• Administrator's Guides
These documents can be found at http://www.hp.com/go/bizsupport/ by entering: “HP Thin
Client,” the appropriate Thin Client model number, and type of guide in the search box.
Book Layout 5

Typographic Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this publication.
WARNING! A warning lists requirements that you must meet to avoid personal injury.
CAUTION: A caution provides information required to avoid losing data or avoid losing system
functionality.
NOTE: A note highlights useful information such as restrictions, recommendations, or important
details about HP product features.
•Keyboard keys and graphical interface items (such as buttons, tabs, and menu items)
are represented using this font.
Examples: The Control key, the OK button, the General tab, the Options menu.
•Menu→Submenu represents a menu selection you can perform.
Example: “Select the Partition→Create Partition action” means you must select the Create
Partition menu item from the Partition menu.
•Example screen output is represented using this font.
HP Encourages Your Comments
Hewlett-Packard welcomes your feedback on this publication. Please address your comments
to http://docs.hp.com/en/feedback.html and note that you will not receive an immediate reply.
All comments are appreciated.
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1 Thin client operation
Routine thin client care
Use the following information to properly care for your thin client:
• Never operate the thin client with the outside panel removed.
• Keep the thin client away from excessive moisture, direct sunlight, and extreme heat and
cold. For information about recommended temperature and humidity ranges for the thin
client, see product specifications.
• Keep liquids away from the thin client and keyboard.
• Turn off the thin client and wipe the exterior with a soft, damp cloth as needed. Using
cleaning products may discolor or damage the finish.
Configuring the AB300X 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 Thin Client unit using the supplied DB9 Serial Cable (5184–1894) to the
serial port of the HP 9000 server.
2. Select Start→Programs→Connection Administrator.
3. Press the Add button.
4. Choose Terminal Emulation.
5. From the HP Connection Window, run the new terminal Emulation wizard.
6. Create a Connection Name for this section.
NOTE: Please note that the console solution supports two of the available teemCE
emulations: VT 100 and HP 700–92/96 emulation mode, click the Emulation dropdown list
to select HP700–92/96 emulation mode. Click the Terminal ID dropdown list to select 70092
and click Next.
7. If using the HP700–92/96 emulation mode, click the Emulation dropdown list to select
HP700–92/96 emulation mode. Click the Terminal ID dropdown list to select 70092 and
click Next.
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Figure 1-1 Connection Information
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, and click the Configure button.
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Figure 1-2 Host Information
10. Select None in the Flow Control dropdown list.
Figure 1-3 Configuration of COM1
11. Click OK to accept and close the Configuration of COM1 dialog box.
12. Click Next on the Host Information window.
13. From the Advanced Options page, choose preferred options.
Configuring the AB300X as an RS-232 Console 9

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.
15. Press the Enter key to access the log in prompt.
16. To log in, enter the user name and user password assigned by the System Administrator.
Creating the Auto Log On User Account
1. Create a login user by selecting Start→Settings→Control Panel.
2. Double click the Security icon and select the Users table.
3. Create a new user, such as “vt-100 user”, by clicking Add and entering the new user name.
Click OK.
NOTE: Do not assign a password for the new user at this time.
4. Select the System tab on the Security screen. Select the new user name you just created as
the account by clicking on the Account drop down menu and selecting the new user name.
Click OK.
5. Close the Control Panel by clicking on the Xin the upper right hand corner of the screen.
Configuring the TEC Session to Launch at Reboot
1. Create a TEC session, see “Creating a Terminal Emulator Session” (page 7).
Assign a name to the connection, such as “connection1 (TEC).”
2. Select Start→Programs→Connection Administrator.
3. Click the Advance button.
4. Select the Global UI tab.
5. Select the Auto Start Connection Administrator when Logging into Windows tab.
NOTE: When creating a new profile, a default name of “New Profile” is created.
Highlighting the newly created profile name, then single-clicking within the name text will
allow the name to be modified.
6. Select the Assign Connection tab.
7. Select the proper User in the drop down.
8. On the available connection window on the left, double click on the TEC session name
created earlier.
9. On the right hand side of the screen, single click the “No” under auto.
10. Under Connection Options, select the Automatically Connect option. Under Windows
Start Mode, select Kiosk. Click OK.
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11. Reboot. The TEC session will launch at reboot.
NOTE: When using “Kiosk” mode within the “Windows Start Mode,” the only application
available for the user will be the configured terminal emulator after a thin client reboot.
When using the “Auto” mode within the “Windows Start Mode,” the emulator will
automatically launch after a thin client reboot, but full system access will be available to the
user.
If “Kiosk” mode is selected, and the administrator wishes to access administrative features
of the thin client, then the thin client must be rebooted. The reboot must be performed by
recycling power on the thin client. During the reboot, a small window will appear with a
5 second countdown. During this countdown, pressing Alt + F4 will interrupt the boot, and
allow the administrator to log in. If the administrator password has been set, the password
will also be required.
NOTE: Modes other than “Kiosk” can be selected. The following is a description of all
available modes:
Auto: Automatically starts HP Connection Administrator, HP Connection Window, and
Windows Explorer.
Manual: Automatically starts Windows Explorer and HP Connection Window. There is an
HP 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.
Kiosk: This mode is used to fully lock down the terminal. It automatically runs the
Connection with no user interface. If you want the terminal to run in Kiosk mode, you must
select the Automatically Connect and Automatic Failure Recovery Connection Options
at the Profile level.
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Index
R
routine care, 7
T
TEC
configuration, 10
terminal emulator session
creation, 7
launch at reboot, 10
U
user account
log on, 10
W
websites
additional documentation, 5
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