HP 409054-003 manual Contents

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Contents
Component identification	6
Console switch components	6
Interface adapter with Virtual Media components	7
Installing the console switch	9
Installation overview	9
Rack-mount safety instructions	9
Installation checklist	9
Console switch kit contents	9
Required items not included	10
Optional item	10
Required tools	10
Rack-mounting the console switch	10
Performing a side-mount type A installation	11
Performing a side-mount type B installation	12
Performing a standard-mount installation	13
Performing a cantilever-mount type A installation	15
Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation	17
Connecting the console switch	18
HP IP Console Viewer overview	20
Installing the interface adapter	21
Interface adapter overview	21
Connecting the interface adapter	21
Cascading console switches	23
Cascading console switches overview	23
Cascading console switches matrix	23
Cascading two HP Server Console Switches with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media 24
Example of an HP Server Console Switch with Virtual Media and an HP IP Console Switch with Virtual
Media cascade configuration	26
Local port operation	28
Local port operation overview	28
Accessing the Main dialog box	28
Viewing servers by name, EID, or port	29
Soft switching	30
Soft switching to a server	30
Soft switching to a previous server	30
Disconnecting from a server	30
Using basic OSD navigation keys	30
Managing routine tasks for servers	31
Changing the display behavior	32
Controlling the status flag	33
Assigning device types	35
Changing the keyboard language	36
Changing network configurations	37
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Contents HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Component identification Console switch componentsInterface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Rack-mount safety instructions Installing the console switchInstallation overview Installation checklistRequired tools Rack-mounting the console switchRequired items not included Optional itemPerforming a side-mount type a installation Performing a side-mount type B installation Performing a standard-mount installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type a installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation Connecting the console switch Description HP IP Console Viewer overview Installing the interface adapter Connecting the interface adapterInterface adapter overview Server Cascading console switches Cascading console switches overviewCascading console switches matrix HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operationLocal port operation overview Viewing servers by name, EID, or port Viewing the Port columnViewing the server status column Soft switching to a previous server Soft switchingUsing basic OSD navigation keys Soft switching to a serverKeystroke Description Managing routine tasks for serversSecurity Changing the display behaviorControlling the status flag Selecting the display order of serversSelecting a key combination to launch the OSD Flag Description Changing the status flagModifying device types Assigning device typesChanging the keyboard language Setting local console switch security Changing network configurationsSetting and changing the console switch password Enabling Screen Saver mode Recovering a console switch passwordLocal port operation Removing screen saver password protection Disabling the Screen Saver modeExiting Screen Saver mode Assigning server and serial device names Changing the OSD languageAssigning names to servers Setting up a scan patternAdding servers to the scan list Activating Scan mode Deactivating Scan modeRemoving servers from the scan list Assigning a preempt timeout Using preemptionManaging server tasks using the OSD Checkbox or button Description Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsViewing current user connections Disconnecting a userDisplaying version information Displaying interface adapter status informationLocal port operation Decommissioning an interface adapter Displaying configuration informationRunning system diagnostics Test Description Activating Run DiagnosticsResetting devices Local port operation Virtual Media overview Using Virtual MediaVirtual Media resources Using local Virtual MediaUsing Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration Connecting local Virtual Media Disabling the USB 2.0 function Using USB composite media devicesUsing Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Establishing LAN connections Console switch serial managementConnecting to the serial management connector Configuring HyperTerminalConfiguring Minicom Using the Main MenuFirmware Management Network ConfigurationEnable Debug Messages Set/Change PasswordSet Web Interface Ports Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Enable Ldap Debug MessagesExit Input Web Server CertificateConfiguring the console switch NIC Console switch serial management Console switch serial management Recovering a lost console switch serial management password Console switch serial management Upgrading the console switch firmware overview Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSDUpgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously Upgrading the firmware Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows operating systems Enabling Tftp for Linux operating systemsVerifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Upgrading the firmware Troubleshooting table TroubleshootingServers Devices with Virtual Media on Connection length tableAre the interface adapters hot-pluggable? Frequently asked questionsCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Are the expansion module ports hot-pluggable?How do I access the Main dialog box? How do I cascade console switches?How do I change the keyboard language? Is the console switch operational? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I look at my console switch firmware version? How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature?What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths?Technical support Before you contact HPHP contact information FCC rating label Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers Federal Communications Commission noticeEuropean Union regulatory notice ModificationsCables Canadian noticeJapanese notice Korean class a notice Power cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations OSD Index Index TFTP, verifying for Linux Tools Troubleshooting Simultaneously