Deskside HMC performs server resource management.
Press Release Summary:
IBM Deskside Hardware Management Console (HMC) (7310-C05) provides dedicated workstation that lets users configure and manage partitions and Capacity on Demand on POWER5(TM) and POWER5+(TM) servers. One HMC can manage multiple servers, and dual HMCs can provide redundant support by managing same system. Offering service focal point for systems it controls, it is connected to dedicated port on service processor of POWER5 or POWER5+ system via Ethernet connection.
Original Press Release:
IBM Deskside Hardware Management Console Performs Resource Management for Configuring and Operating IBM POWER5 and POWER5+ Servers
At a glance
The IBM Deskside Hardware Management Console (HMC) (7310-C05) is a dedicated workstation for system and partition control of IBM POWER5 or POWER5+ servers.
The HMC delivers:
Logical partitioning (LPAR) control
Capacity on Demand, Mobile Capacity on Demand, and Managed On/Off Capacity on Demand resource control
Boot, start, and stop actions for the system or individual partitions
IBM Director for pSeries® V5.10
An imbedded DVD-RAM for easy creation and storage of configuration backup information
HMC backup and restore via network interface
A service focal point with tools for determining problems and providing service support through the Internet (SSL supported for call-home via HTTPS) or via modem
Remote sharing support for i5/OS(TM) system console sessions through the 5250 Console Proxy
p5 and OpenPower(TM) environments controlled by IBM Cluster Systems Management (CSM) V1.5.1, or later
Renewable Agreement for Machine Control Program Remote Support
For ordering, contact:
Your IBM representative, an IBM Business Partner, or IBM Americas Call Centers at 800-IBM-CALL (Reference: YE001).
Overview
The IBM Deskside Hardware Management Console (HMC) (7310-C05) joins other HMC models to provide POWER5(TM) and POWER5+(TM) server support. Along with the other HMC models, it provides a dedicated workstation that allows you to configure and manage partitions and Capacity on Demand on POWER5 and POWER5+ servers. One HMC can manage multiple servers and dual HMCs can provide redundant support by managing the same system. To help ensure consistent function for all 7310 HMC models, each HMC is shipped preloaded with the Hardware Management Console for POWER5 Licensed Machine Code (#0961).
The IBM p5 590, 595, and 575 and i5 595 must be managed by an HMC. When Capacity Upgrade on Demand is implemented, an HMC is required to manage any POWER5 or POWER5+ server.
The HMC offers a service focal point for the systems it controls. It is connected to a dedicated port on the service processor of the POWER5 or POWER5+ system via an Ethernet connection. The Ethernet connections from HMC to p5 590, 595, and 575 and i5 595 must be via private LAN with the HMC configured as a DHCP server, whereas other POWER5 or POWER5+ systems can be either on a private or public LAN. LAN Tools, such as call-home and error log notification, are available through a modem or the Internet (SSL supported for call-home via HTTPS) for determining problems and providing service support.
Multiple POWER5 or POWER5+ processor-based servers can be managed by one HMC, either physically attached to the server or logically attached over a LAN.
Key prerequisites
A POWER5 or POWER5+ server that supports an HMC
Planned availability date
April 28, 2006
