NCR S46 Manual de usuario
B003-0145-A
6/97
NCR S46 Server
MP-RAS Support Guide
Release 1
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Contents
Preface
About This Book............................................................................................................v
Who Should Read This Book.........................................................................................v
Releases Covered In This Book.....................................................................................vi
Conventions Used in This Book....................................................................................vi
Related Publications.................................................................................................... vii
Chapter 1
Installing MP-RAS
Before You Begin............................................................................................................. 1-2
Completing a Factory Installation..................................................................................... 1-3
Procedure................................................................................................................... 1-3
Performing a Full Installation........................................................................................... 1-5
Overview ................................................................................................................... 1-5
Confirm Hardware Setup ........................................................................................... 1-7
Confirm CMOS Configuration................................................................................... 1-7
Obtain Necessary Media ............................................................................................ 1-8
Configure Disk Arrays Using the Mylex DAC960PL Adapter.................................... 1-8
Configure the Server Using the System Configuration Utility (SCU)........................ 1-11
Configure Adapter Settings Using the Adaptec BIOS SCSISelect Utility.................. 1-15
Install suserrpt Package ........................................................................................... 1-16
Configuring the Remote Support Modem........................................................................ 1-17
Installing MP-RAS from a Remote Console.................................................................... 1-18
Restoring MP-RAS......................................................................................................... 1-21
Chapter 2
MP-RAS Remote Support
Overview.......................................................................................................................... 2-2
Definitions................................................................................................................. 2-2
Software .................................................................................................................... 2-3
Remote Access Methods............................................................................................. 2-3
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Server Monitor Module...............................................................................................2-4
Preparing the Server for Remote Management...................................................................2-5
Console Redirection...........................................................................................................2-6
Enabling Console Redirection.....................................................................................2-6
How Redirection Works..............................................................................................2-9
Keyboard Input...........................................................................................................2-9
Video Display...........................................................................................................2-10
Console Redirection Limitations...............................................................................2-10
Configuring a Remote Support Modem............................................................................2-12
Terms and Definitions..............................................................................................2-12
Modem and System Security.....................................................................................2-13
Other Modem Security Issues....................................................................................2-14
Configuring a Modem...............................................................................................2-15
Accessing the Modem Utilities Menu........................................................................2-16
Enabling the Remote Support Modem.......................................................................2-17
Using a Remote Password.........................................................................................2-19
Configuring Other Modems......................................................................................2-20
General Modem Configuration Requirements...........................................................2-21
Preparing the Remote Location........................................................................................2-23
General Requirements ..............................................................................................2-23
PROCOMM PLUS Settings......................................................................................2-23
Keyboard Input.........................................................................................................2-26
Key Mapping for Non-ASCII Keys...........................................................................2-27
Verifying That Remote Support Is Functioning Properly..................................................2-29
Setting Up the Server................................................................................................2-29
Verifying Remote Management Operation................................................................2-30
Disabling Remote Support Passwords and Modem Access...............................................2-32
Disabling Modem Passwords When Operating Remotely..........................................2-32
Disabling Modem Passwords and Access from the Local Server................................2-32
Disabling Modem Passwords and Access from UNIX MP-RAS ................................2-34
Transferring Files To and From a Remote Location.........................................................2-35
PROCOMM Settings................................................................................................2-35
Downloading Files....................................................................................................2-36
Uploading Files ........................................................................................................2-40
File Transfer Configuration File ...............................................................................2-44
Modem Configuration in UNIX MP-RAS........................................................................2-47
Setting Modem Passwords in UNIX MP-RAS...........................................................2-47
Other Modem Command Strings ..............................................................................2-51
Dialing into a UNIX MP-RAS System.............................................................................2-52
Using the Server Monitor Module for Remote Management.............................................2-53
SMM Features..........................................................................................................2-53
Installing the SMM...................................................................................................2-53
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PCMCIA Modem..................................................................................................... 2-54
Software .................................................................................................................. 2-54
Setting Up UNIX MP-RAS servermon for Console Redirection Support
With LANDesk........................................................................................................ 2-55
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Preface
The preface provides valuable information about the design and use of this
book.
About This Book
This book provides procedures for installing UNIX SVR4 MP-RAS 3.01.01
on the S46 server. It includes the following sections:
• Before You Begin - use to determine which section you must use to install
or restore MP-RAS 3.01.01.
• Completing a Factory Installation - use to complete the installation of
MP-RAS if the software was pre-loaded at the factory.
• Performing a Fresh Install - use to install MP-RAS on your system if the
software was not pre-loaded at the factory.
• Configuring the Remote Support Modem - describes the tasks within the
operating system that must be performed to enable the server to be
accessed from a remote console.
• Installing MP-RAS from a Remote Console - use to install the MP-RAS
operating system from a remote console.
• Restoring MP-RAS - use to restore MP-RAS if necessary.
Who Should Read This Book
This book is written for the person who installs and configures the MP-RAS
operating system on the S46 server.
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Releases Covered In This Book
This book applies to the NCR UNIX SVR4 MP-RAS 3.01.01 Release 1.00
operating system software.
Conventions Used in This Book
The following conventions are used in this book:
F1 A letter, number, symbol, or word in this font
represents a key on your keyboard. For example,
the instruction “press F1” means press the key
labeled “F1” on your keyboard.
Enter This represents the key labeled “Enter” on your
keyboard.
X + Y Two or three key names, separated by plus signs,
indicate multiple-key entries. For example,
Control+Alt+Del means hold down Control and
Alt and press Del.
Note Notes indicate pivotal information and may be
used to emphasize a recommended sequence of
steps.
Warning Warnings indicate hazards that can cause personal
injury or equipment damage if the hazards are not
avoided.
Caution Cautions indicate hazards that might cause
personal injury, damage to hardware, or software
if the hazards are not avoided.
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Related Publications
Refer to the following for additional information about the server:
• NCR S46 User Guide (BST0-2142-38)
• NCR S46 Service Guide (BST0-2142-39)
• NCR S46 Server Support Log (BST0-2142-40)
• NCR S46 Installing Network Operating System (BST0-2142-41)
• NCR S46 AMIDiag Supplement (BST0-2142-42)
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