HP 531671-001 manual Changing the display behavior, Accessing the Menu dialog box, Button Function

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Button	Function

Broadcast	Controls multiple servers simultaneously through keyboard and mouse actions.

Scan	Sets up custom scan patters for up to 16 servers.

Security	Sets password to restrict server access. A valid password must be alphanumeric and
	contain a minimum of five characters and a maximum of 15 characters. Permitted
	characters are case sensitive and can consist of A–Z, 0–9, spaces and hyphens.
	Enables the Screen Saver mode.

Switch	Changes the Switch mode to preemptive or cooperative.

Keyboard	Changes the keyboard country code reported by the interface adapter if queried.

Language	Enables a user to change the language displayed in the OSD. Changes the
	language for help text, key mapping, and all screens.

Devices	Identifies device types attached to the console switch, including servers and other
	legacy console switches. You can also modify the type of legacy console switches.

Names	Enables you to name the interface adapter.

Changing the display behavior

From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 22), the display order of servers, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 connection mode, and a time to delay display of the OSD after pressing the Print Scrn key can be changed. The display order setting alters how servers display in several screens, including the Main, Devices, and Broadcast dialog boxes.

Accessing the Menu dialog box

To access the Menu dialog from the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.

Selecting the display order of servers

1.From the Menu dialog box ("Accessing the Menu dialog box" on page 22), select Name to display servers alphabetically by name.

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Contents HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 User Guide Part Number March 2009 First EditionIntended audience Contents Connection length requirements Troubleshooting table Upgrading the firmwareRegulatory compliance notices Before you contact HP HP contact informationInstallation checklist Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Overview Rack-mounting the console switch Performing a standard-mount installationPerforming a cantilever-mount installation Performing a side-mount installation Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 Console switch components DescriptionConnecting the local console switch Interface adapter overview Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterConnecting the interface adapters To add server names, see Assigning names to servers onCompatible console switch models Cascading console switchesHP IP Console Switch Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operationViewing the Port column Viewing serversButton Description Selecting servers Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Viewing the Server Status columnSoft switching to a previous server Using basic OSD navigation keysConfiguring switches for soft switching Disconnecting from a serverManaging routine tasks for servers Configuring the Setup dialog boxAccessing the Setup dialog box FunctionSelecting the display order of servers Accessing the Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior Button FunctionSetting a screen delay time Selecting and setting the OSD hot key commandControlling the status flag Displaying the status flag Accessing the Flag dialog boxFlag Description Activating the Broadcast dialog box Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers Broadcasting keystrokesSetting up a scan pattern Broadcasting mouse movementsAdding servers to the scan list Accessing the Scan dialog boxRemoving servers from the scan list Activating Scan mode Setting local console switch securityDeactivating Scan mode Setting password protection Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Logging in to the console switchResetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode Deactivating the screen saverSetting the Switch and Share modes Accessing the Switch dialog boxChanging the keyboard language Accessing the Keyboard dialog box Setting the OSD interface languageSelecting the keyboard language Accessing the Devices dialog box Assigning device typesAccessing the Names dialog box Modifying device typesAssigning server names Assigning names to serversManaging console switch tasks using the OSD Running system diagnostics Accessing the Commands dialog boxActivating Run Diagnostics Accessing the Version dialog box Device ResetDisplaying version information Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the interface adapter firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously Loading interface adapter firmware individuallyUpgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Problem Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Connection length requirementsS02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0 Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice Modifications CablesCanadian notice Avis Canadien European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean notice Power cord statement for JapanClass a equipment Class B equipment Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index