HP 409054-003 manual Using Virtual Media

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Setting local console switch security

37

Changing the OSD language

43

Assigning server and serial device names

43

Setting up a scan pattern

44

Using preemption

47

Managing server tasks using the OSD

48

Viewing and disconnecting user connections

49

Displaying interface adapter status information

51

Displaying version information

51

Displaying configuration information

53

Running system diagnostics

54

Resetting devices

56

Using Virtual Media

58

Virtual Media overview

58

Limitations of using USB 2.0 composite devices with Virtual Media

58

Virtual Media resources

59

Using local Virtual Media

59

Using Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration

60

Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration

61

Connecting local Virtual Media

62

Using USB composite media devices

63

Disabling the USB 2.0 function

63

Enabling the USB 2.0 function

65

Console switch serial management

68

Establishing LAN connections

68

Connecting to the serial management connector

68

Configuring HyperTerminal

68

Configuring Minicom

69

Using the Main Menu

69

Network Configuration

70

Firmware Management

70

Enable Debug Messages

70

Set/Change Password

70

Restore Factory Defaults

71

Reset Appliance

71

Enable LDAP Debug Messages

71

Set Web Interface Ports

71

Input Web Server Certificate

72

Exit

72

Configuring the console switch NIC

73

Recovering a lost console switch serial management password

76

Upgrading the firmware

78

Upgrading the console switch firmware overview

78

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD

78

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the HP IP Console Viewer

80

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the serial management connection

80

Upgrading interface adapter firmware

82

Loading interface adapter firmware individually

83

Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously

84

Upgrading the interface adapter firmware through the autoupdate feature

85

Enabling TFTP for Microsoft Windows operating systems

86

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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 Installing the console switch Installation overviewInstallation checklist Rack-mount safety instructionsRack-mounting the console switch Required items not includedOptional 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 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 boxLocal port operation overview Viewing the Port column Viewing servers by name, EID, or portViewing the server status column Soft switching Using basic OSD navigation keysSoft switching to a server Soft switching to a previous serverManaging routine tasks for servers Keystroke DescriptionChanging the display behavior SecuritySelecting the display order of servers Controlling the status flagSelecting 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 Deactivating Scan mode Activating 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 Console switch serial management Connecting to the serial management connectorConfiguring HyperTerminal Establishing LAN connectionsUsing the Main Menu Configuring MinicomNetwork Configuration Enable Debug MessagesSet/Change Password Firmware ManagementRestore Factory Defaults Reset ApplianceEnable Ldap Debug Messages 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 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 Troubleshooting tableServers Connection length table Devices with Virtual Media onFrequently asked questions Can the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack?Are the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?How do I cascade console switches? How do I access the Main dialog box?How do I change the keyboard language? 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? Is the console switch operational?What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths? What kind of CAT5 cables are supported?Before you contact HP Technical supportHP contact information Regulatory compliance notices Regulatory compliance identification numbersFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating labelModifications CablesCanadian 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