HP 531671-001 manual S02345respawnsbin/agetty -h ttyS0

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Problem

Solution

 

 

When connecting a serial interface adapter to a

• Use the "printenv" command to show the TERM

server running Linux Red Hat or SLES, the

assigned under Linux. It can be matched appropriately

numeric keypad keys on a PC keyboard do not

with other termcap entries by editing the profile or

map to VT100 emulation under the Linux shell.

setting the TERM = "ansi". For PC keyboards, ANSI is

Using the numeric keypad with the vi text editor

the most compatible emulation.

causes function characters to appear instead of

• Edit you /etc/inittab as:

numbers.

s0:2345:respawn:sbin/agetty -h ttyS0

 

 

115200, 9600 ansi

 

Where ttyS0 is the serial device name where the serial

 

interface adapter is connected. Then as a shell prompt,

 

enter init q, or reboot the system.

 

 

The video resolution is distorted.

For more information, see the Connection Length Table

 

("Connection length requirements" on page 45).

 

 

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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 Interface adapter overview Installing a PS/2 or USB interface adapterConnecting the interface adapters 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 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 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 Activating the Broadcast dialog box Accessing the Broadcast dialog boxBroadcasting to servers 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 Setting password protection Accessing the Security dialog boxChanging the password Logging in to the console switchResetting a console switch password Removing the password protectionEnter the password, and then click OK Activating Screen Saver mode without password protection Configuring the Switch and Share modesExiting screen saver mode 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 Problem Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting table 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
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