HP 531671-001 manual Modifying device types, Accessing the Names dialog box

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When the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded HP KVM Server Console Switch G2, the port numbering changes automatically to accommodate each server. For example, if the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 is connected to port 02, the switch port is listed as 02, and each server under it is numbered sequentially 02-01, 02-02, and so on.

However, when a HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 discovers a cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch, you must select the number of ports on the Compaq Server Console Switch through the Device Modify dialog box.

Modifying device types

1.From the Devices dialog box ("Accessing the Devices dialog box" on page 34), select the Port number.

2.Click Modify. The Device Modify dialog box appears.

3.Select the number of ports supported by the cascaded Compaq Server Console Switch. If the number of ports on the tiered switch is not listed, click Other and enter a port number between 4 and 24.

4.Click OK.

5.Repeat the previous steps for each port the user wants to assign a device type.

6.Choose one of the following options:

o Click OK in the Devices dialog box to save settings.

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

NOTE: Changes made in the Device Modify dialog box are not saved until you click OK in the Devices dialog box.

Accessing the Names dialog box

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

NOTE: If the server list has changed since it was last displayed, the mouse cursor turns into an hourglass as the list automatically updates. No mouse or keyboard input is accepted until the list update is complete.

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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