HP 531671-001 manual Accessing the Security dialog box, Changing the password

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Accessing the Security dialog box

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

Changing the password

1.From the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security dialog box" on page 29), click the New field or double-click the New field.

2.Enter the new password in the New field, and then press the Enter key.

3.In the Repeat field, re-enter the password and press the Enter key.

4.Click OK to change the password.

IMPORTANT: A valid password must be alphanumeric and be 5 to 15 characters in length. Permitted characters are case-sensitive and can consist of A–Z, 0–9, spaces, and hyphens.

Setting password protection

1.From the Security dialog box ("Accessing the Security dialog box" on page 29), set your password as described in the previous procedure ("Changing the password" on page 29).

2.Select Enable Screen Saver.

3.Enter the number of minutes for Time Delay (from 1 to 99) to delay activation of password protection and the screen saver feature.

4.(Optional) Click Test to activate the screen saver test, which lasts 10 seconds and returns you to the Security dialog box.

5.Click OK to save settings.

CAUTION: Monitor damage can result from the use of energy mode with monitors not compliant with Energy Star®.

Logging in to the console switch

1.Press any key on the keyboard, or move the mouse. The Authorize dialog box appears.

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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