Using a single Hardware Management Console configuration

You can configure a redundant service processor with a single Hardware Management Console (HMC) that is connected to the service processors. A specific connection scenario is required for this configuration.

Using a single HMC with your redundant service processor setup requires a specific port configuration, as shown in the following figure. In this configuration, the HMC Ethernet port connects to the hub or switch. The HMC 1 connection on both of the service processors connect to the hub. On a Power5 system, the loop-back cables connect to the two service processors.