HP 409054-003 manual Upgrading interface adapter firmware

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6.Select Option 2—Firmware Management. The Firmware Management Menu appears.

7.Select one of the following options:

o Option 1—Flash Download (TFTP). o Option 2— Flash Download (FTP).

8.Enter the IP address of the TFTP or FTP server that has the upgradeable file, and then enter the exact path of the upgradeable file (for example, C:\tftp\h3_0_0_english.fl). If you are upgrading using the FTP option, you must enter a username and password to complete the upgrade.

9.Enter Y at the prompt to download the upgradeable file from the given IP address. The console switch begins to upgrade.

CAUTION: Do not cycle power to the console switch during this process. A loss of power might render the console switch inoperable and require that the unit be returned to the factory for repair. Be patient; the update can take as long as 10 minutes.

When the upgrade process is complete, the console switch reboots.

Upgrading interface adapter firmware

The interface adapter firmware can be loaded individually ("Loading interface adapter firmware individually" on page 83), upgraded simultaneously ("Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously" on page 84), or upgraded by enabling the autoupdate feature ("Upgrading the interface

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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 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 to a server Soft switchingUsing basic OSD navigation keys 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 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 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 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 cascade console switches? How do I access the Main dialog box?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?Before you contact HP Technical supportHP 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