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Sun Remote System Control (RSC) User's Guide
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Preface
Chapter 1 Sun Remote System Control (RSC) Software
RSC Access
RSC Features
RSC Use
RSC Capabilities
Server Status and Control
View Logs
RSC Configuration
User Interfaces
RSC Security
RSC Client Requirements
Chapter 2 Installing and Configuring RSC Software
Installing RSC Software
Configuring RSC Software
Configuring PPP
Configuring PPP on the Client
Redirecting the Console to RSC
Configuring Alerts
Backing Up RSC Configuration
Chapter 3 Using the RSC Graphical Interface
Starting the RSC GUI
Accessing RSC Functions
RSC Permissions Required for Access to GUI Functions
Console Permission
User Permission
Admin. Permission
Reset Permission
Chapter 4 Using the RSC Command Shell
Logging In to Your RSC Account
Server Status and Control Commands
environment
shownetwork
console
break
xir
bootmode [-u] [normal|forth|reset_nvram|diag| skip_diag]
reset
poweroff
poweron
RSC View Log Commands
loghistory [index [+|-]n] [pause n]
index [+|-]n
pause n
consolehistory [boot|run|oboot|orun] [index [+|-]n] [pause n]
pause n
consolerestart
RSC Configuration Commands
set variable value
show [variable]
date [[mmdd]HHMM|mmddHHMM[cc]yy][.SS]
password
useradd username
userdel username
usershow [username]
userpassword username
userperm username [c][u][a][r]
resetrsc
Other RSC Commands
help
version [-v]
logout
RSC Configuration Variables
Serial Port Variables
serial_baud
serial_parity
serial_stop
serial_data
serial_hw_handshake
ppp_local_ip_addr
ppp_remote_ip_addr
ppp_enabled
Alert Variables
page_enabled
mail_enabled
page_info1
page_init1
page_password1
page_baud1
page_data1
page_parity1
page_stop1
page_info2
page_init2
page_password2
page_baud2
page_data2
page_parity2
page_stop2
customerinfo
hostname
mailuser
mailhost
Ethernet Port Variables
ip_mode
ip_addr
ip_netmask
ip_gateway
Console Session Variable
escape_char
RSC Shell Error Messages
Usage Errors
General Errors
Chapter 5 Using the rscadm Utility
rscadm Subcommands
help
date [-s] date [[mmdd]HHMM|mmddHHMM[cc]yy]][.SS]
set variable value
show [variable]
resetrsc [-s]
download [boot] file
send_event [-c] message
modem_setup
User Account Administration Subcommands
rscadm Error Messages
Chapter 6 Using OpenBoot PROM Features That Support RSC
OBP Commands
rsc-hard-reset
rsc-soft-reset
diag-output-to rsc|ttya
rsc-mac-update
.rsc
OBP Environment Variable Properties
rsc
rsc!
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting RSC Problems
Can't log in to RSC
Can't connect to RSC using telnet
Can't connect to RSC through the Ethernet connection
Can't connect to RSC through the serial port
No alerts received from RSC
RSC passwords are unknown
Times in RSC event log do not match times in server console logs
You can perform some RSC functions, but not others
RSC is not working after you replace the main logic board
Troubleshooting Server Problems Using RSC
Scenario: An unreliable SIMM in memory bank 2 is causing continuous reboots
Appendix A Installing and Configuring an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
How to Install the UPS
How to Configure the UPS to Record Events and Send Alerts
Appendix B Configuring the RSC Serial Port Modem
General Settings
Pager Variable Settings
Pager Phone Number
Storing Configuration Strings in the Modem's NVRAM
Modem Initialization Strings
Pager Passwords
Setting Up the MultiTech Modem
Set Modem DIP Switches
Modify RSC Configuration Variables
Modify Modem Settings
Setting Up the Courier V.Everything Modem
Set Modem DIP Switches
Modify RSC Configuration Variables
Modify Modem Settings
Modem Reconfiguration Required After Changing RSC Serial Port Settings
Troubleshooting Modem Problems
Appendix C Creating a Script That Sends an Alert Message or RSC Event
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