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This document, "AlphaServer Management Station: Adding a GS80, GS160, or GS320 to an AMS Environment" (October 2003, Version 3.0), provides step-by-step instructions for integrating AlphaServer GS80, GS160, or GS320 platforms into an existing AlphaServer Management Station (AMS) environment.

Key Principle: Each GS80, GS160, or GS320 platform must be connected to its own dedicated terminal server, as the AMS identifies platforms by the terminal server's IP address. Connecting multiple platforms to a single terminal server can lead to unpredictable results in AMS applications.

The integration process involves the following main steps:

1. Physical Installation:

   • Attaching mounting brackets to the terminal server.
   • Setting the position identifier dial on the terminal server to "management agent."
   • Installing the terminal server into the power cabinet.
   • Connecting the terminal server's power cord to the appropriate AC Input Box outlet (J19 for GS160/320, J5A or J1 for GS80).

2. Cabling:

   • Cabling the AlphaServer system's PCI box to the new DECsystem 90 Terminal Server using a BN25G cable.
   • Dressing the cables for proper management.
   • Connecting the new terminal server to the network hub.

3. Terminal Server Configuration and Network Settings Initialization:

   • This is required if the terminal server's IP address needs to be changed or for new installations.
   • The BOOTP protocol is used to obtain the IP address.
   • RedHat Linux 7.3: Involves verifying dhcpd installation, editing /etc/dhcpd.conf to add subnet and terminal server details (Ethernet address, IP, netmask), and enabling dhcpd to start at boot.
   • Tru64 UNIX Version 5.1B: Involves editing /etc/bootptab and /etc/inetd.conf for joind.
   • After OS-specific configuration, power cycle the terminal server, perform a factory reset, and then use the /usr/opt/ams/bin/tsport -init [IP_address] utility to initialize it.

4. Verification:

   • Confirming PCI box connections to the terminal server using the /usr/opt/ams/bin/tsport -verify [IP_address] [port_number] command.
   • Online support resources for terminal servers are also provided.

5. Adding the Platform to AMS Software:

   • Open the AMS browser or start the SPM (System Performance Monitor).
   • Log in with Administrator privileges.
   • Right-click on the "Platforms" icon, choose "Add Platform," and select the GS80, GS160, or GS320 option.
   • Fill in the form with the terminal server's IP address, a name for the platform, and the first and last port numbers used on the terminal server.
   • Monitor the status icon for successful configuration.
   • Configure individual partitions underneath the platform in the navigation tree to create virtual consoles.

The document also includes a detailed "tsport Reference Page" outlining the various commands and options for managing and troubleshooting the terminal server within the AMS environment.