HP 531671-001 manual Controlling the status flag, Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command

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-or-

Select EID to display servers numerically by interface adapter ID number. -or-

Select Port to display servers numerically by port number.

2.Click OK to save settings. -or-

Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.

Selecting and setting the OSD hot key command

1.Select the desired hot key sequence.

Clearing all boxes leaves the Print Screen as the default option.

2.Choose one of the following options: o Click OK to save settings

o Click X or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.

Setting a screen delay time

Setting a time to delay the display of the OSD enables you to complete a soft switch ("Soft switching" on page 19) without displaying the OSD. It is strongly recommended to leave the number of seconds (0-9) the OSD is delayed to the default (0).

1.From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), enter the number of seconds (0–9) the OSD is delayed after pressing the Print Scrn key. Entering 0 instantly displays the OSD with no delay.

2.Click OK to save settings. -or-

Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.

Controlling the status flag

The status flag appears on the desktop and shows the Name or EID number of the selected server or the status of a particular port. Use the Flag dialog box ("Accessing the Flag dialog box" on page 24) to change the flag display by server name or EID number or to change the flag color, opacity, display time, and location on the desktop.

Flag

Description

Flag type by name

Flag type by EID number

Flag indicating that the user has been disconnected from all systems

Flag indicating that the broadcast is activated

Flag indicating that the user is in share mode

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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 To add server names, see Assigning names to servers on Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterConnecting the interface adapters Interface adapter overviewHP 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 Viewing the Server Status column Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Selecting serversDisconnecting from a server Using basic OSD navigation keysConfiguring switches for soft switching Soft switching to a previous serverFunction Configuring the Setup dialog boxAccessing the Setup dialog box Managing routine tasks for serversButton Function Accessing the Menu dialog boxChanging the display behavior Selecting the display order of serversControlling 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 keystrokes Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers Activating the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting 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 Logging in to the console switch Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Setting password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Removing the password protectionResetting a console switch password Deactivating the screen saver Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode Activating Screen Saver mode without password protectionChanging 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 Connection length requirements TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Problem SolutionS02345respawnsbin/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