LCD Management Module

User Guide

New H3C Technologies Co., Ltd.

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Software version: LCD_FW_1.04.01_EN or higher

Document version: 6W105-20250321
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Preface
This preface includes the following topics about the documentation:
• Audience.
• Conventions.
• Documentation feedback.

Audience
This documentation is intended for:
• Network planners.
• Field technical support and servicing engineers.
• Server administrators working with the G3&G5 Servers.

Conventions
The following information describes the conventions used in the documentation.
Command conventions

Convention Description
Boldface Bold text represents commands and keywords that you enter literally as shown.
Italic Italic text represents arguments that you replace with actual values.

[] Square brackets enclose syntax choices (keywords or arguments) that are optional.
Braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical bars, from which
{ x | y | ... }
you select one.

Square brackets enclose a set of optional syntax choices separated by vertical bars,
[ x | y | ... ]
from which you select one or none.

Asterisk marked braces enclose a set of required syntax choices separated by vertical
{ x | y | ... } *
bars, from which you select a minimum of one.

Asterisk marked square brackets enclose optional syntax choices separated by vertical
[ x | y | ... ] *
bars, from which you select one choice, multiple choices, or none.

The argument or keyword and argument combination before the ampersand (&) sign
&<1-n>
can be entered 1 to n times.

# A line that starts with a pound (#) sign is comments.

GUI conventions

Convention Description
Window names, button names, field names, and menu items are in Boldface. For
Boldface
example, the New User window opens; click OK.
Multi-level menus are separated by angle brackets. For example, File > Create >
>
Folder.
Symbols

Convention Description
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
WARNING! can result in personal injury.
An alert that calls attention to important information that if not understood or followed
CAUTION: can result in data loss, data corruption, or damage to hardware or software.

IMPORTANT: An alert that calls attention to essential information.

NOTE: An alert that contains additional or supplementary information.

TIP: An alert that provides helpful information.

Network topology icons

Convention Description

Represents a generic network device, such as a router, switch, or firewall.

Represents a routing-capable device, such as a router or Layer 3 switch.

Represents a generic switch, such as a Layer 2 or Layer 3 switch, or a router that

supports Layer 2 forwarding and other Layer 2 features.

Represents an access controller, a unified wired-WLAN module, or the access

controller engine on a unified wired-WLAN switch.

Represents an access point.

T Represents a wireless terminator unit.

T Represents a wireless terminator.

Represents a mesh access point.

Represents omnidirectional signals.

Represents directional signals.

Represents a security product, such as a firewall, UTM, multiservice security

gateway, or load balancing device.

Represents a security module, such as a firewall, load balancing, NetStream, SSL

VPN, IPS, or ACG module.

Examples provided in this document

Examples in this document might use devices that differ from your device in hardware model,
configuration, or software version. It is normal that the port numbers, sample output, screenshots,
and other information in the examples differ from what you have on your device.
Documentation feedback
You can e-mail your comments about product documentation to info@h3c.com.
We appreciate your comments.
Contents
Safety information ············································································1
General operating safety········································································································· 1
Electrical safety····················································································································· 1
ESD prevention····················································································································· 1
Identifying the LCD module ································································2
About the LCD module ·················································································································· 2
LCD module components ·············································································································· 3
Installation location ······················································································································· 3
Installing the LCD module ·············································································································· 3
Updating the LCD firmware ············································································································ 4
Opening or closing the LCD screen ································································································· 4
Using the LCD module ······································································5
General buttons ··························································································································· 5
Viewing common information·········································································································· 5
Procedure ···························································································································· 5
Parameters ·························································································································· 6
Viewing alarm information·············································································································· 6
Viewing real-time monitoring information ························································································ 11
Restrictions and guidelines···································································································· 11
Procedure ·························································································································· 11
Parameters ························································································································ 11
Configuring the LCD module ········································································································ 12
Restrictions and guidelines···································································································· 12
Procedure ·························································································································· 12
Restoring the default administrator account····················································································· 13
Restrictions and guidelines···································································································· 14
Procedure ·························································································································· 14
Restarting the LCD screen ··········································································································· 15

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Safety information
To avoid bodily injury or damage to the LCD module, read the following information carefully before
you operate the module.

General operating safety

To avoid bodily injury or damage to the module, follow these guidelines when you operate the
module:
• Only H3C authorized or professional engineers are allowed to operate the module.
• Keep the LCD module clean and dust-free. Do not place the module in a moist place and
prevent liquid from flowing into the module.

Electrical safety
To avoid bodily injury or damage to the module, follow these guidelines:
• Examine the work area for potential risks. For example, the server is not correctly grounded or
the floor is wet.
• As a best practice, do not operate the module alone when the module is powered on.

ESD prevention
Electrostatic charges that build up on people and tools might damage or shorten the lifespan of
electrostatic-sensitive components.
Preventing electrostatic discharge
To prevent electrostatic damage, follow these guidelines:
• Transport or store the server with the components in antistatic bags.
• Keep the electrostatic-sensitive components in separate antistatic bags until they arrive at an
ESD-protected area.
• Place the components on a grounded surface before removing them from their antistatic bags.
• Avoid touching pins, leads, or circuitry.
• Take ESD prevention measures before touching any electrostatic-sensitive component.
Grounding methods to prevent electrostatic discharge
The following are grounding methods that you can use to prevent electrostatic discharge:
• Wear an ESD wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is reliably grounded.
• Take adequate personal grounding measures, including wearing antistatic clothing and static
dissipative shoes.
• Use conductive field service tools.
• Use a portable field service kit with a folding static-dissipating work mat.

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Identifying the LCD module
NOTE:
• The LCD touchable intelligent management module is also referred to as the LCD module in this
document.
• Figures in this document are for illustration only.
• Software screenshots in this document are for illustration only and might change without notice.

About the LCD module

A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) module installed on a server allows users to view basic server
information and real-time monitoring and fault information, configure the HDM network and
administrator account, and restart the LCD screen. It helps users fast locate the faulty components
and maintain the correct operation of each component and the server system.
The document is applicable to the following servers:
• H3C G7 servers
 H3C UniServer R3350 G7
 H3C UniServer R3950 G7
 H3C UniServer R4930 G7
 H3C UniServer R4950 G7
 H3C UniServer R4970 G7
 H3C UniServer R5330 G7
• H3C G6 servers
 H3C UniServer R3950 G6
 H3C UniServer R4300 G6
 H3C UniServer R4700 G6
 H3C UniServer R4900 G6
 H3C UniServer R4900 G6 Ultra
 H3C UniServer R4950 G6
 H3C UniServer R5300 G6
 H3C UniServer R5350 G6
 H3C UniServer R6700 G6
 H3C UniServer R6900 G6
• H3C G5 servers
 H3C UniServer R4700 G5
 H3C UniServer R4700LC G5
 H3C UniServer R4900 G5
 H3C UniServer R4930 G5
 H3C UniServer R4930 G5 H3
 H3C UniServer R4950 G5
 H3C UniServer R6900 G5
• H3C G3 servers

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  H3C UniServer R6700 G3
 H3C UniServer R6900 G3
 H3C UniServer R8900 G3

LCD module components

Figure 1 LCD module components

Table 1 LCD module components

No. Name Description

1 Mini-USB connector Used for LCD firmware update.
Used to connect to the LCD module connector in the server through the
2 LCD module cable extension cable. For more information about the connector location in
the system, see the user guide for the server.
3 LCD module casing Used to protect and secure the LCD screen.
Used to display basic server information, real-time monitoring
4 3.5-inch LCD screen
information, and fault information.
When configuring the LCD module, you must also select the related cables. For the cable codes and
connection methods, see the user guide for each product.

Installation location
The installation location of the LCD module varies by server model. For more information, see the
user guide for the server.

Installing the LCD module

The installation method of the LCD module varies by server model. For more information, see the
user guide for the server.

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Updating the LCD firmware
For more information, see H3C Servers Firmware&Software Update Guide.

Opening or closing the LCD screen

NOTE:
For more information about opening or closing the LCD smart management module, see the video
for using the LCD smart management module.

To open the LCD screen:

1. Press the LCD screen gently. The LCD screen will pop up automatically.
2. Hold the LCD screen and slowly pull it out of the slot until it stops.
3. If the LCD module is installed vertically, rotate the screen 90 degree toward the server left.
4. If the LCD module is installed horizontally, rotate the LCD 90 degree downwards, and then
rotate the screen against the server panel 90 degree clockwise.
To close the LCD screen:
1. Follow the screen opening steps in reverse, and rotate the LCD screen until it can fit into the
slot.
2. Slightly press the LCD screen into the slot until you cannot push it further.

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Using the LCD module
NOTE:
• The LCD screen can display a maximum of 32 characters. If the display is incomplete, access the
HDM Web interface to view the complete information.
• This chapter is applicable only to LCD_FW_1.04.01_EN and later versions.

General buttons
Table 2 lists buttons that might appear on the LCD screen.
Table 2 General buttons

Button Description
Return to the upper-layer page.

Jump to the next page.

Confirm the operation or configuration change.

Enter the settings page.

Viewing common information

Procedure
Open the LCD module. You can view the product name, product serial number, HDM version, and
the BIOS version.
Figure 2 Viewing common information

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Parameters
• Product name: Name of the server.
• Product serial number: Serial number of the server.
• HDM version: Version of HDM used by the server.
• BIOS version: Version of the BIOS used by the server.

Viewing alarm information

Perform this task to view alarm information and the health status of subsystems, including CPUs,
memory, storage, fans, PCIe modules, power supplies, temperature, and others.
To view alarm information:
1. Click the Status tab and view alarm information and the health status of subsystems. The
status of a subsystem is indicated by the icon color. For more information about alarm icons and
subsystem icons, see Table 3 and Table 4, respectively.
Figure 3 Viewing alarm information

Table 3 Alarm status

Icon Description
A severe alarm is present. The system operation might be affected and service
interruption might occur.

A critical alarm is present. The server might be powered off and the system operation
might be terminated. Immediate action is required.

Table 4 Subsystem status

Icon color Description

(Green) The subsystem is operating correctly.

A severe error has occurred in the subsystem and the component performance
(Amber) has obviously degraded.

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 A critical error has occurred in the subsystem and the server might be powered
(Red) off automatically to prevent component damage.

2. If a subsystem has health issues, access the HDM Web interface to view the alarm details. For
more information, see the HDM user guide.
 The storage subsystem includes Controller status, Logical drive status, Physical drive
alarms, and NVMe drive alarms, as shown in Figure 4. To view the status of a component,
click the corresponding module, as shown in Figure 5.
Figure 4 Storage summary

Figure 5 Storage details

 The subsystems PCIe, Temp and Other display the health status of the corresponding
components, as shown in the figures below.

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Figure 6 PCIe module status

Figure 7 Temperature status

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 Figure 8 Other status (all components are healthy)

 For the other subsystems, the screen displays all components. The status of a component
is indicated by the icon color. For more information, see Table 5.
Figure 9 CPU status

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Figure 10 Fan status

Figure 11 Power supply status

Figure 12 Memory status

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 Table 5 Subsystem component icons

Icon Description

(Green) The subsystem component is operating correctly.

A minor error is present on the subsystem component and the component

(Yellow) performance has slightly degraded.
A major error is present on the subsystem component and the component
(Amber) performance has obviously degraded.
A critical error is present on the subsystem component and the server
(Red) might be powered off automatically to prevent component damage.

Viewing real-time monitoring information

Perform this task to view the CPU temperature and the air inlet temperature.

Restrictions and guidelines

If a subsystem component is absent or unavailable, the temperature value is displayed N/A for the
component.
If the server is powered off, the temperature value is displayed as N/A for all the components.

Procedure
Click the Monitor tab.
Figure 13 Viewing real-time monitoring information

Parameters
Inlet Temp: Air inlet temperature.

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Configuring the LCD module
Perform this task to configure the HDM management interface, such as the IPv4 address, subnet
mask, and default gateway.
• If the HDM network port is in normal mode, you can change the network settings for the HDM
dedicated network port.
• If the HDM network port is in bonding or active/standby mode, you cannot change the network
settings for the HDM management interface in use.

Restrictions and guidelines

This operation causes HDM to restart.

Procedure
1. Click the Setting tab.
Figure 14 Setting tab

2. View network basics.

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 Figure 15 Viewing network basics

3. Click Settings at the bottom right corner.

Figure 16 Access the settings page

4. Specify the method for the HDM management interface to obtain network settings.
 If you enable DHCP, the interface automatically obtains an IPv4 address, subnet mask, and
the default gateway.
 If you disable DHCP, you must specify an IPv4 address, the subnet mask, and the default
gateway manually.
5. Click OK to save the configuration.

Restoring the default administrator account

The default administrator account is named admin and uses password Password@_.

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Restrictions and guidelines
Restoring the default administrator account deletes the user-defined account named admin. After
the restoration, you cannot use the user-defined account named admin to access HDM.

Procedure
1. Click the Setting tab.
Figure 17 Setting tab

2. Click Restore default admin account.

Figure 18 Restoring the default admin account

3. Click Yes to confirm the operation or click No to cancel the operation.

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Restarting the LCD screen
Perform this task to restart the LCD screen if the screen display is faulty.
To restart the LCD screen:
1. Click the Setting tab.
Figure 19 Setting tab

2. Click Restart screen.

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