HP 531671-001 manual Broadcasting to servers, Accessing the Broadcast dialog box

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Broadcasting to servers

Analog users can simultaneously control more than one server in a system to be sure that all selected servers receive identical input. For each server receiving the broadcast, you can choose to broadcast keystrokes and mouse movements independently.

NOTE: During broadcast, any users connected to a broadcast server will be disconnected and unable to access any servers.

NOTE: You can broadcast to only one server per Expansion Module connection.

Accessing the Broadcast dialog box

From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Setup>Broadcast. The Broadcast dialog box appears.

Activating the Broadcast dialog box

To activate broadcasting, from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 38), select Broadcast Enable.

To deactivate broadcasting, from the Commands dialog box ("Accessing the Commands dialog box" on page 38), clear Broadcast Enable.

Broadcasting keystrokes

The keyboard statistics must be identical for all servers receiving a broadcast to interpret keystrokes identically. Specifically, the Caps Lock and Num Lock modes must be the same on all keyboards. While the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 attempts to send keystrokes to the selected servers simultaneously, some servers can inhibit and thereby delay the transmission.

Broadcasting selected servers

1.Select the keyboard and mouse using one of the following options:

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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 noticesInstallation checklist Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Overview 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 onCompatible console switch models Cascading console switchesHP IP Console Switch Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog boxViewing the Port column Viewing serversButton Description 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 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 Broadcasting to servers Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxActivating the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting keystrokesBroadcasting mouse movements Setting up a scan patternAdding 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 Changing the password Accessing the Security dialog boxSetting password protection Logging in to the console switchResetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Exiting screen saver mode Configuring the Switch and Share modesActivating Screen Saver mode without password protection 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 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 Accessing the Version dialog box Device ResetDisplaying version information Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the interface adapter 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 Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice Cables ModificationsEuropean Union regulatory notice Canadian notice Avis CanadienJapanese notice Korean notice Power cord statement for JapanClass a equipment Class B equipment Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index