Accessing the ASMI using an ASCII terminal

Connect the ASCII console to the server to access the ASMI.

The ASCII interface to the ASMI provides a subset of the Web interface functions. The ASCII console is available only when the system is in platform standby state. It is not available during the initial program load (IPL) or run time. The ASMI on an ASCII console is not available during some phases of system operation, such as the initial program load (IPL) and run time.

To set up the ASCII console for direct or remote access to the ASMI, complete the following tasks:

  1. Complete the following steps to cable an ASCII console or equivalent to the server:

    Using a cable equipped with a null modem, connect the ASCII console to system connector S1 1 on the back of the server or to system port FS1 on the control panel using an RJ-45 connector.

    Note:
    Both system port 1 connections are not available simultaneously; when one is connected, the other is deactivated.
    Figure 56. Connection for model 520 and 550
    ASCII console connection
    Figure 57. Connection for model 570
    ASCII console connection
  2. Connect the power cord from the server to a power source.
  3. Wait for the control panel to display 01.
  4. Ensure that your ASCII console is set to the following general attributes.

    These attributes are the default settings for the diagnostic programs. Be sure your terminal is set to these attributes before proceeding to the next step.

    General setup attributes 3151 /11/31/41 settings 3151 /51/61 settings 3161 /64 settings Description
    Line speed 19,200 19,200 19,200 Uses the 19,200 (bits per second) line speed to communicate with the system unit.
    Word length (bits) 8 8 8 Selects eight bits as a data word length (byte).
    Parity No No No Does not add a parity bit and is used together with the word length attribute to form the 8-bit data word (byte).
    Stop bit 1 1 1 Places a bit after a data word (byte).
  5. Press a key on the ASCII console to allow the service processor to confirm the presence of the ASCII console.
  6. When the login display appears, enter one of the following default user IDs and passwords:
    Table 34. Default user IDs and passwords for the Web interface
    User ID Password
    general general
    admin admin
  7. Change the default password when you are prompted.
  8. Set the time of day on the server.