HP 531671-001 manual Upgrading the firmware, Connection length requirements Troubleshooting table

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Accessing the Broadcast dialog box	25
Activating the Broadcast dialog box	25
Broadcasting keystrokes	25
Broadcasting selected servers	25
Broadcasting mouse movements	26
Setting up a scan pattern	26
Accessing the Scan dialog box	27
Adding servers to the scan list	27
Removing servers from the scan list	27
Activating Scan mode	28
Deactivating Scan mode	28
Setting local console switch security	28
Accessing the Security dialog box	29
Changing the password	29
Setting password protection	29
Logging in to the console switch	29
Removing the password protection	30
Resetting a console switch password	30
Exiting screen saver mode	31
Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection	31
Deactivating the screen saver	31
Configuring the Switch and Share modes	31
Accessing the Switch dialog box	32
Setting the Switch and Share modes	32
Changing the keyboard language	32
Accessing the Keyboard dialog box	33
Selecting the keyboard language	33
Setting the OSD interface language	33
Assigning device types	34
Accessing the Devices dialog box	34
Modifying device types	35
Accessing the Names dialog box	35
Assigning server names	36
Assigning names to servers	36
Managing console switch tasks using the OSD	37
Accessing the Commands dialog box	38
Running system diagnostics	38
Activating Run Diagnostics	39
Device Reset	40
Displaying version information	40
Accessing the Version dialog box	40
Upgrading the firmware	41
Upgrading the console switch firmware	41
Upgrading the interface adapter firmware	41
Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously	42
Loading interface adapter firmware individually	42
Decommissioning an interface adapter	44
Troubleshooting	45
Connection length requirements	45
Troubleshooting table	45
Technical support	47
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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 informationInstallation checklist Installing the HP KVM Server Console Switch G2Overview 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 Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapter Connecting the interface adaptersInterface 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 Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operationViewing the Port column Viewing serversButton Description Soft switching Soft switching to a serverSelecting servers Viewing the Server Status columnUsing basic OSD navigation keys Configuring switches for soft switchingSoft switching to a previous server Disconnecting from a serverConfiguring the Setup dialog box Accessing the Setup dialog boxManaging routine tasks for servers FunctionAccessing the Menu dialog box Changing the display behaviorSelecting 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 Accessing the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting to serversActivating the Broadcast dialog box Broadcasting keystrokesSetting up a scan pattern Broadcasting mouse movementsAdding 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 Accessing the Security dialog box Changing the passwordSetting password protection Logging in to the console switchResetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Configuring the Switch and Share modes Exiting screen saver modeActivating 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 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 Accessing the Version dialog box Device ResetDisplaying version information Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the console switch firmwareUpgrading the interface adapter firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously Loading interface adapter firmware individuallyUpgrading the firmware Decommissioning an interface adapter Troubleshooting Troubleshooting tableProblem 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 Modifications CablesCanadian notice Avis Canadien European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean notice Power cord statement for JapanClass a equipment Class B equipment Acronyms and abbreviations Index Index