IBM Hardware Management Console User Manual

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission
limits. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than
recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Avis de conformité à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Community Compliance Statement
This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EU Council Directive 2004/108/EC on
the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM cannot
accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a
non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A Information Technology
Equipment according to European Standard EN 55022. The limits for Class A equipment were derived for
commercial and industrial environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with
licensed communication equipment.
European Community contact:
IBM Deutschland GmbH
Technical Regulations, Department M372
IBM-Allee 1, 71139 Ehningen, Germany
Tele: +49 7032 15 2941
email: lugi@de.ibm.com
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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IBM Hardware Management Console Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	Hardware Management Console
Category	Music Mixer
Language	English

Summary

Safety Notices and Precautions

General Safety Information

Covers world trade, German, laser safety, and general compliance notices.

Electrical and Handling Precautions

Details DANGER precautions for electrical hazards, shock, and equipment handling.

Rack Installation Safety

CAUTION notes for rack system installation, stability, and airflow.

Laser and Battery Safety

CAUTION notices regarding laser product exposure and battery handling safety.

Installing and Configuring the Hardware Management Console

Installation and Configuration Tasks Overview

High-level overview of tasks for HMC installation and initial configuration.

Initial HMC Setup Tasks

Covers unpacking, cabling, powering on, and logging into the HMC.

Updating and Upgrading HMC Code

Details procedures for updating and upgrading HMC software and machine code.

Migrating HMC Version 6 to Version 7

Outlines steps for migrating HMC machine code from Version 6 to Version 7.

Adding a Second HMC to an Installation

Describes procedures for adding a second HMC to an existing managed system setup.

HMC Network Connections

Details HMC network connectivity options, types, and logical communications.

Web Browser Requirements for HMC

Specifies supported web browsers and necessary configurations for HMC access.

Physical Installation and Rack Mounting

Steps for cabling HMC hardware and installing it into a rack cabinet.

Network Settings and Configuration

Covers configuring network interfaces, IP addressing, firewalls, and DNS for the HMC.

Configuring the Hardware Management Console

HMC Setup and Basic Configuration

Guides on starting the HMC, using wizards, and changing date/time.

HMC Network Type Configuration

Details HMC network setup for managed systems, partitions, and remote users.

HMC Service and Support Connectivity

Configuring call-home settings and verifying the HMC's connection to service.

User Authorization and Data Transmission

Authorizing users for data access and configuring service information transmission.

Post-Configuration Tasks and Data Backup

Outlines setting system passwords and backing up critical HMC configuration data.

HMC Port Locations

8202-E4B/8205-E6B HMC Port Mapping

Maps HMC ports for 8202-E4B and 8205-E6B models.

8202-E4C/8205-E6C HMC Port Mapping

Maps HMC ports for 8202-E4C and 8205-E6C models.

8231-E2B HMC Port Locations

Details HMC port locations on the 8231-E2B model.

8231-E1C/8231-E2C HMC Port Locations

Maps HMC ports for 8231-E1C and 8231-E2C models.

8233-E8B/8236-E8C HMC Port Locations

Details HMC port locations on 8233-E8B and 8236-E8C models.

8408/9109 HMC Port Locations

Maps HMC ports for 8408-E8D, 8248-L4T, and 9109-RMD models.

9117-MMB/9179-MHB HMC Port Locations

Details HMC port locations on 9117-MMB and 9179-MHB models.

9117/9179 MMC/MMD/MHC/MHD Port Locations

Maps HMC ports for 9117-MMC, 9117-MMD, 9179-MHC, 9179-MHD models.

9119-FHB HMC Port Locations

Details HMC port locations on the 9119-FHB model.

Notices and Legal Information

General Notices and Disclaimers

Information on product availability, patents, warranties, and data usage.

Regulatory Compliance Statements

Statements regarding FCC, Industry Canada, and European Community compliance.

Trademarks and Licensing

Lists IBM and third-party trademarks and usage terms.