HP 409054-003 manual Using basic OSD navigation keys, Soft switching to a server

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Icon	Description

	This symbol identifies which port you are actively connected to and viewing.

	This symbol identifies an unavailable server.

	This symbol identifies a Virtual Media connection is established to the server that is connected to the
	indicated user channel.

Soft switching

Soft switching is the ability to switch servers using a hotkey sequence. You can soft switch to a server by pressing the Print Scrn key, entering the first few characters of the server's name or port number, and pressing the Enter key.

Soft switching to a server

If the display order of your server list is by port, press the Print Scrn key, select the Port, and press the Enter key.

If the display order of your server list is by name, press the Print Scrn key, select the Name, and press the Enter key.

Soft switching to a previous server

Press the Print Scrn key, then press the Backspace key. This key combination toggles between the previous and current connection.

Disconnecting from a server

Press the Print Scrn key and press the Alt+0 keys, or click Disconnect. If there is an associated locked Virtual Media session, it is disconnected.

Disconnecting from a server leaves the console switch in a free state. The status flag ("Controlling the status flag" on page 33) on the OSD appears as Free.

Using basic OSD navigation keys

The following table describes how to navigate the OSD using the keyboard and mouse.

Keystroke	Description

Print Scrn	Opens the Main dialog box. Press the Print Scrn key twice to send the Print
	Scrn keystroke to the currently selected device.

Ctrl+Ctrl, Shift+Shift, or	Opens the Main dialog box (if assigned in the Menu dialog box).
Alt+Alt

F1	Opens the Help screen for the current dialog box.

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Contents HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Console switch components Component identificationInterface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Installation checklist Installing the console switchInstallation overview Rack-mount safety instructionsOptional item Rack-mounting the console switchRequired items not included Required toolsPerforming 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 server Soft switchingUsing basic OSD navigation keys Soft switching to a previous serverManaging routine tasks for servers Keystroke DescriptionChanging the display behavior SecurityControlling the status flag Selecting the display order of serversSelecting a key combination to launch the OSD Changing the status flag Flag DescriptionAssigning device types Modifying device typesChanging the keyboard language Changing network configurations Setting local console switch securitySetting and changing the console switch password Recovering a console switch password Enabling Screen Saver modeLocal port operation Disabling the Screen Saver mode Removing screen saver password protectionExiting Screen Saver mode Changing the OSD language Assigning server and serial device namesSetting up a scan pattern Assigning names to serversAdding servers to the scan list Activating Scan mode Deactivating Scan modeRemoving servers from the scan list Using preemption Assigning a preempt timeoutManaging server tasks using the OSD Viewing and disconnecting user connections Checkbox or button DescriptionDisconnecting a user Viewing current user connectionsDisplaying interface adapter status information Displaying version informationLocal port operation Displaying configuration information Decommissioning an interface adapterRunning system diagnostics Activating Run Diagnostics Test DescriptionResetting devices Local port operation Using Virtual Media Virtual Media overviewUsing local Virtual Media Virtual Media resourcesUsing Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration Connecting local Virtual Media Using USB composite media devices Disabling the USB 2.0 functionUsing Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Configuring HyperTerminal Console switch serial managementConnecting to the serial management connector Establishing LAN connectionsUsing the Main Menu Configuring MinicomSet/Change Password Network ConfigurationEnable Debug Messages Firmware ManagementEnable Ldap Debug Messages Restore Factory DefaultsReset Appliance Set Web Interface PortsInput Web Server Certificate ExitConfiguring 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 Troubleshooting tableServers Connection length table Devices with Virtual Media onAre the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? Frequently asked questionsCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?How do I access the Main dialog box? How do I cascade console switches?How do I change the keyboard language? How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I look at my console switch firmware version? Is the console switch operational?What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? What kind of CAT5 cables are supported?Technical support Before you contact HPHP contact information Federal Communications Commission notice Regulatory compliance noticesRegulatory compliance identification numbers FCC rating labelCanadian notice ModificationsCables European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean class a notice Power cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations OSD Index Index TFTP, verifying for Linux Tools Troubleshooting Simultaneously