HP-UX utility

[vascobrito]

Is there an utility called GSP on the HP-UX server?
I have seen a HP tecnition using something like that to read and clear error logs from the machine and shut the light "Attention" in the front panel. Now the light is on again and i would like to read those logs to see the errors that ocurred, and shut down that light again.
thanks

 

[SuperTekFreak]

The GSP is the Gaurdian Service Processor and you access it from the console using ctrl+b. If there has not been a username/password setup (most times not) just enter - enter through the login.

From the main menu it's SL (system logs), E (event logs), filter or no filter (no), after all logs taken care of - Q (quit).

Light shuts off shortly.

STF

 

[Hanwant]

This might be helpful for you

Guardian Service Processor (GSP) Overview

This section provides an overview of the Guardian Service Processor (GSP). The GSP is an always on, dedicated service processor that monitors system power, cooling and configuration, and provides console communications. Power and cooling information is obtained via an interface to the platform monitor card. Configuration information is obtained via connection to the Serial Presence Detect (SPD) bus. The GSP can only be installed in slot 2 and must be present for the server to power up.
The GSP has downloadable firmware which can be updated independent of the HP-UX operating system. GSP firmware updates can occur anytime the GSP is active. If the DC power switch is OFF, the GSP is still operational and GSP firmware updates can still occur. GSP firmware updates may be performed by customers.

If the GSP becomes hung, it is possible to reset the GSP without impacting the server. The GSP may be reset via the GSP RESET button on the right side of the card. The PCI cover panel (right side panel) must first be removed to allow access to the right side if the GSP card.

The GSP has two connectors on the bulkhead. An RJ-45 for LAN connections and a female DB25 connector for RS-232 connections. Attach either a "W" or an "M" cable to the DB25 connector to provide individual output for CONSOLE, REMOTE and UPS.

To access the GSP from the local ASCII console, type control b and the GSP> prompt will appear. It may be necessary to type control Ecf first. To exit the GSP, type GSP>co.

The GSP was originally a core component of the revision A rp5400 (A5576A) and rp5450 (A5191A) servers. Beginning with introduction of the revision B rp5400 (A5576B), rp5450 (A5191B), and rp5470 servers the GSP became a separate, must order product (A6696A).

There are two revisions of rp54xx GSP: rev A (A6696A) and rev B (A6696B). Both GSPs must be installed in order for the server to power up.

GSP LAN

This LAN is exclusively for LAN console access and is not configurable via HP-UX. The LAN is configured via GSP commands. Hostname, IP, gateway and subnet mask parameters may be set via the GSP>lc command. The GSP may also initiate ping via the GSP>xd command.

GSP RS-232

The DB25 connector on the GSP is used for RS-232 communications to a local console (via CONSOLE connector), a remote console via modem (REMOTE connector), and a UPS (UPS connector). The baud rate, term type, etc., of the CONSOLE and REMOTE ports are configured via GSP>ca command.

The GSP supports VT100 and HPTERM terminal emulation. For correct communications, the GSP and RS-232 device must use the same terminal emulation and baud rates.

GSP Features

The revision A GSP provides a 10 base-T LAN connector for LAN console access and a DB-25 connector to which the A5191-63001 W-cable connects. The W-cable provides REMOTE, UPS, and CONSOLE DB-9 connectors.

Features of the revision A GSP are:

10 Base-T LAN connector for revision A GSP


10/100 Base-T LAN connector for revision B GSP


On-board processor dedicated to GSP functions


Error logging and notification


Display of system alerts and selftest chassis codes


Powered by 15 VDC housekeeping power that is present when the front panel switch is off


Power and configuration monitoring


RS-232, LAN, REMOTE and WEB console access


Administrator and user security


Alphanumeric paging.
There are two revisions of rp54xx GSP: revision A (A6696A) and revision B (A6696B). Due to significant hardware differences between the revision A and B GSP, each GSP requires it's own firmware. Revision A GSP firmware can only be installed in a revision A GSP and revision B GSP firmware can only be installed in a revision B GSP. The hardware differences are necessary to incorporate the embedded web access, 10/100 Base-t LAN, and faster GSP processor.

The GSP provides four types of console access: RS-232, Remote, LAN and Web. Console information is mirrored to all four console types. Refer to Configure System Consoles for more information.

The GSP was originally a core component of the revision A rp5400 (A5576A) and rp5450 (A5191A) servers. Beginning with introduction of the revision B rp5400 (A5576B), rp5450 (A5191B), and rp5470 servers the GSP became a separate, must order product (A6696A).





Hanwant Verma
Software Developer/Analyst
London (UK)