HMC tab
The following table describes the parameters on the HMC tab:
Parameter | Description |
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Enabled | Click to enable or disable the selected session. |
Name | Displays the name of the session. |
Host | Displays the name of the host. |
Status | Displays the status of the session. |
Status Detail | Displays operational status in more detail. |
Actions | The Actions column provides the following functions:
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Configuring HMC connection
To create a new HMC connection, click the +New HMC link on the HMC tab. To modify a HMC connection, click the Edit function from the Actions column.
You can define or modify the following parameters to configure HMC by access type:
- SNMP
- WebServices
The following table describes the SNMP Access type parameters:
Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
HMC Name | (Required) Enter the name used in the Automation server HMC list and used to tag any messages received from the HMC. |
Host Name | (Required) Enter the host name or IP address used to connect to the HMC. |
Community String | (Required) Enter the community string. |
SNMP Port | Displays the SNMP port The default value is 161, which must not be modified. |
Timeout | Enter the timeout duration in milliseconds. An error message is generated if the HMC does not respond in the specified timeout duration. The default value is 60,000. |
Startup Script | RDL code that is executed when the Automation server starts the HMC session. This would normally be a function call, for example loadIPLvalues() |
The following table describes the WebServices Access type parameters:
Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
HMC Name | (Required) Enter the name used in the Automation server HMC list and used to tag any messages received from the HMC. |
Host Name | (Required) Enter the host name or IP address used to connect to the HMC. |
User Name | (Required) Enter the user name you want to use to access the HMC connection. |
Password | (Required) Enter the password used to secure the HMC connection. |
Startup Script | RDL code that is executed when the Automation server starts the HMC session. This would normally be a function call, for example loadIPLvalues() |
After filling in the appropriate information, click Discover to save the properties.
Assigning Consoles to a HMC Connection
To assign consoles to a HMC connection, click the +Assign Consoles link on the HMC tab.
The Assign Consoles to LPARS page is displayed. On this page, you can assign or modify the consoles per your specification.