HP 531671-001 manual Upgrading the firmware

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NOTE: This method of loading the interface adapter firmware will always overwrite the current version of firmware in the interface adapter. HP recommends upgrading your interface adapters simultaneously ("Upgrading interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 42), which only upgrades interface adapters needing a new version of firmware.

1.From the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 17), click Commands>Display Versions. The Version dialog box appears.

2.Click IA. The IA Selection 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 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 To add server names, see Assigning names to servers on Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterConnecting the interface adapters Interface adapter overviewCompatible 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 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 serversSetting 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 keystrokes Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers Activating the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting 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 Logging in to the console switch Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Setting password protectionResetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Deactivating the screen saver Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode Activating Screen Saver mode without password protectionSetting 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 Connection length requirements TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table Problem SolutionS02345respawnsbin/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