HP 531671-001 manual Local port operation, Accessing the Main dialog box

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Local port operation

Overview

The HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system has at least one local port (based on the specific model) on the rear panel ("Console switch components" on page 11) that enables the user to connect a keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 for direct access.

Use the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17) to view, configure, and control servers in the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 system.

Accessing the Main dialog box

To access the Main dialog box, choose one of the following default key sequences.

•Print Scrn

•Ctrl + Ctrl

To configure the following additional key sequences, see Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 22).

•Alt + Alt

•Shift + Shift

NOTE: You can press the Alt, Shift, or Ctrl key twice within one second to launch the OSD. You can use this key sequence where you see Print Scrn. For more information see, Accessing the Menu dialog box (on page 22).

The Main dialog box appears.

Button	Description

Clear	Enables you to clear all offline interface adapters.

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Contents Part Number March 2009 First Edition HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User GuideIntended audience Contents Upgrading the firmware Connection length requirements Troubleshooting tableBefore you contact HP HP contact information Regulatory compliance noticesOverview Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Installation checklist Performing a standard-mount installation Rack-mounting the console switchPerforming a cantilever-mount installation Performing a side-mount installation Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Description Console switch componentsConnecting the local console switch Connecting the interface adapters Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterInterface adapter overview To add server names, see Assigning names to servers onHP IP Console Switch Cascading console switchesCompatible console switch models Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog boxButton Description Viewing serversViewing the Port column Soft switching to a server Soft switchingSelecting servers Viewing the Server Status columnConfiguring switches for soft switching Using basic OSD navigation keysSoft switching to a previous server Disconnecting from a serverAccessing the Setup dialog box Configuring the Setup dialog boxManaging routine tasks for servers FunctionChanging the display behavior Accessing the Menu dialog boxSelecting the display order of servers Button FunctionControlling the status flag Selecting and setting the OSD hot key commandSetting a screen delay time Flag Description Accessing the Flag dialog boxDisplaying the status flag Broadcasting to servers Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxActivating the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting keystrokesBroadcasting mouse movements Setting up a scan patternRemoving servers from the scan list Accessing the Scan dialog boxAdding servers to the scan list Deactivating Scan mode Setting local console switch securityActivating Scan mode Changing the password Accessing the Security dialog boxSetting password protection Logging in to the console switchEnter the password, and then click OK Removing the password protectionResetting a console switch password Exiting screen saver mode Configuring the Switch and Share modesActivating Screen Saver mode without password protection Deactivating the screen saverChanging the keyboard language Accessing the Switch dialog boxSetting the Switch and Share modes Selecting the keyboard language Setting the OSD interface languageAccessing the Keyboard dialog box Assigning device types Accessing the Devices dialog boxModifying device types Accessing the Names dialog boxAssigning names to servers Assigning server namesManaging console switch tasks using the OSD Accessing the Commands dialog box Running system diagnosticsActivating Run Diagnostics Displaying version information Device ResetAccessing the Version dialog box Upgrading the interface adapter firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneouslyUpgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Troubleshooting table TroubleshootingProblem Solution Connection length requirementsS02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0 HP contact information Technical supportBefore you contact HP Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers Cables ModificationsEuropean Union regulatory notice Canadian notice Avis CanadienClass a equipment Class B equipment Power cord statement for JapanJapanese notice Korean notice Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index