AlphaServer GS80/160/320 System Management Console Installation and

Document Summary

This manual provides comprehensive installation, configuration, and operation instructions for the System Management Console (SMC) used with Compaq AlphaServer GS80, GS160, and GS320 systems.

Key sections of the guide include:

• System Overview: An introduction to the SMC, which consists of a Compaq Deskpro PC, a terminal server (for systems with multiple console lines), and associated software.
• Installation: Procedures for setting up the SMC hardware, connecting it to the AlphaServer system (for both single and multiple console line configurations), and configuring the necessary software (network, time, and modem settings).
• ConsoleWorks: A detailed guide to using the ConsoleWorks web-based application for managing system consoles, handling events/actions, managing user profiles, and maintaining log files.
• Compaq AlphaServer Partition Manager (CAPM): Instructions for using this graphical tool to create, modify, and manage system partitions (both hard and soft partitions).
• Troubleshooting: A detailed troubleshooting chart and procedures for resolving common issues with communication, startup, and system configuration.
• Appendixes: Information regarding software on the SMC CD, hardware upgrade instructions for terminal servers, details on configuration files, and recommendations for hard disk partitioning.

This guide is intended for service providers, system managers, and operators responsible for maintaining these server systems.