HP 531671-001 manual Running system diagnostics, Accessing the Commands dialog box

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Accessing the Commands dialog box

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

NOTE: The Log Out button is only active if a password is set. For more information on setting a password, see Setting password protection (on page 29).

Running system diagnostics

Clicking Run Diagnostics ("Activating Run Diagnostics" on page 39) runs a command to check the main board functions subsystems (memory, intra-board communications, HP KVM Server Console Switch G2 control, and the video channels) for each system controller.

Test	Description

Memory Test	Reports the condition of the main board RAM. This indicator displays the results of
	the memory tests performed at system reboot.

Firmware CRCs	Validates the current firmware images stored in the system FLASH by comparing a
	CRC value on each image and comparing those results to the expected values.

Comm Interfaces	Verifies the intra-board communication subsystems are accessible and functional by
	querying the communications controller and performing basic register level tests.

Switch Controller	Verifies the switch matrix controller is accessible and functional by querying the
	switch matrix controller and performing basic register level tests.

Local Video	Verifies that all the video channel subsystems are accessible, functional, and
	performing basic register level tests.

Online IAs	Indicates the total number of currently connected and powered interface adapters.

Offline IAs	Indicates the number of interface adapters that have been connected successfully in
	the past and are powered down.

Suspect IAs	Indicates the number of interface adapters that have been detected but are either
	unavailable for connection or have dropped packets during the ping tests.

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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 informationOverview Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Installation checklist 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 onHP IP Console Switch Cascading console switchesCompatible console switch models Example of an HP IP Console Switch cascade configuration Cascading console switches Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operationButton Description Viewing serversViewing the Port column 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 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 Activating the Broadcast dialog box Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers Broadcasting keystrokesSetting up a scan pattern Broadcasting mouse movementsRemoving 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 Setting password protection Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Logging in to the console switchEnter the password, and then click OK Removing the password protectionResetting a console switch password Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode 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 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 Displaying version information Device ResetAccessing the Version dialog box Upgrading the interface adapter firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the 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 HP contact information Technical supportBefore you contact HP Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers Modifications CablesCanadian notice Avis Canadien European Union regulatory noticeClass a equipment Class B equipment Power cord statement for JapanJapanese notice Korean notice Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index