HP 409054-003 manual Managing routine tasks for servers, Keystroke Description

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Keystroke

Description

 

 

Esc

Closes the current dialog box without saving changes and returns to the

 

previous dialog box. In the Main dialog box, it closes the OSD and returns to

 

the selected server. In a message box, it closes the message box and returns to

 

the current dialog box.

 

 

Alt+Hotkey

Opens dialog boxes, selects options, and executes actions when used in

 

combination with the other keys.

 

 

Alt+X

Closes the current dialog box and returns to the previous dialog box.

 

 

Alt+O

Selects the OK button and returns to the previous dialog box.

 

 

Enter

Selects the highlighted server and closes the Main dialog box.

 

 

Single-click, Enter

Selects the text, in a text box, for editing and enables the left and right arrow

 

keys to move the cursor. Press the Enter key again to quit Edit mode.

 

 

Print Scrn, Backspace

Toggles back to the previous server console selection

 

 

Print Scrn, Alt+0

Disengages the user immediately from a server and leaves no server selected.

 

The status Flag appears as Free. (This command applies only to the 0 key on

 

the keyboard, not to the 0 key on the keypad.)

 

 

Print Scrn, Pause

Activates the Screen Saver mode immediately and prevents access to that

 

particular console if it is password protected.

 

 

Up or Down arrows

Moves the cursor from line to line.

 

 

Right or Left arrows

Moves the cursor between columns. When you are editing a text box, these

 

keys move the cursor within the column.

 

 

Page Up or Page Down

Pages up and down through the Name and Port lists.

 

 

Home or End

Moves the cursor to the top or bottom of a list.

 

 

Backspace

Erases characters in a text box.

 

 

Delete

Deletes the current selection in the Scan dialog box or deletes the characters in

 

a text box.

 

 

Shift, Delete

Deletes the current selection and all lines below it when you are editing a

 

scan list.

 

 

Numbers

Adds numbers from the keyboard or keypad.

 

 

Caps Lock

Disables the selected user. (Use the Shift key to change case.)

 

 

Managing routine tasks for servers

You can configure the console switch and manage routine tasks for your servers from the Setup dialog box within the OSD. To identify servers by unique names, click Names when initially setting up your console switch.

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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 Connecting the interface adapter Installing the interface adapterInterface adapter overview Server Cascading console switches overview Cascading console switchesCascading console switches matrix HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Local port operation Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operation overview Viewing the Port column Viewing servers by name, EID, or portViewing 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 behaviorSelecting the display order of servers Controlling the status flagSelecting 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 Deactivating Scan mode Activating 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 through the local OSD Upgrading the console switch firmware overviewUpgrading 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 Linux operating systems Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows 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 cascade console switches? How do I access the Main dialog box?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?Before you contact HP Technical supportHP 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