HP 409054-003 manual Controlling the status flag, Selecting the display order of servers

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To access the Menu dialog, from the Main dialog box ("Accessing the Main dialog box" on page 28), click Setup>Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.

Selecting the display order of servers

1.From the Menu dialog box, select Name to display servers alphabetically by name. -or-

Select EID to display servers numerically by interface adapter ID number. -or-

Select Port to display servers numerically by port number.

2.Click OK to save settings. -or-

Click X to exit, or press the Esc key to exit without saving settings.

Selecting a key combination to launch the OSD

1.From the Menu dialog box, in the Invoke OSD section, select the key combinations you want to use to launch the OSD. You can select one or all of the listed keyboard combinations. If you select only one keyboard combination, you cannot deselect the combination until you select a second combination.

2.Click OK.

Controlling the status flag

The status flag is displayed on the desktop and shows the name or EID number of the selected server or the status of a particular port. Use the Flag dialog box to change the flag display by server name or EID number, change the flag color, opacity, display time, or location on the desktop.

Flag

Description

Flag type by name

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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 Installation overview Installing the console switchInstallation checklist Rack-mount safety instructionsRequired items not included Rack-mounting the console switchOptional item 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 Using basic OSD navigation keys Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Soft switching to a previous 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 Connecting to the serial management connector Console switch serial managementConfiguring HyperTerminal Establishing LAN connectionsConfiguring Minicom Using the Main MenuEnable Debug Messages Network ConfigurationSet/Change Password Firmware ManagementReset Appliance Restore Factory DefaultsEnable Ldap Debug Messages Set Web Interface PortsExit 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 tableCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Frequently asked questionsAre the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? 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 look at my console switch firmware version? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? Is the console switch operational?What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths?Technical support Before you contact HPHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating labelCables ModificationsCanadian notice 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