HP 409054-003 manual Upgrading the firmware

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The Upgrade dialog box appears. The status of the upgrade appears in the Programmed area.

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the HP IP Console Viewer

To upgrade the firmware for through the HP IP Console Viewer, follow the instructions in the \TFTP\TFTP Install Instructions.txt file on the CD included with this kit or the Softpaq TFTP directory.

Upgrading the console switch firmware through the serial management connection

To upgrade the firmware for Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, follow the instructions in the \TFTP\TFTP Install Instructions.txt file on the CD included with this kit or the Softpaq TFTP directory.

To upgrade the firmware for Linux operating systems:

1.Connect one end of a serial cable to an available COM port on the server or workstation.

2.Connect the other end of the serial cable to the serial management connector ("Console switch components" on page 6) on the console switch.

3.Configure the terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal ("Configuring HyperTerminal" on page 68) or Minicom ("Configuring Minicom" on page 69) for the server.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:

•Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature.

•Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

•Unplug the power cord from the power supply to disconnect power to the equipment.

•Do not route the power cord where it can be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the storage system.

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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 Interface adapter overview Installing the interface adapterConnecting the interface adapter Server Cascading console switches matrix Cascading console switchesCascading console switches overview HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Local port operation overview Accessing the Main dialog boxLocal port operation Viewing the server status column Viewing servers by name, EID, or portViewing the Port 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 a key combination to launch the OSD Controlling the status flagSelecting the display order of servers 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 Removing servers from the scan list Activating Scan modeDeactivating Scan mode 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 firmware Upgrading the console switch firmware overviewUpgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD 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 Verifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows operating systemsEnabling 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 change the keyboard language? How do I access the Main dialog box?How do I cascade console switches? 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?HP contact information Technical supportBefore you contact HP 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